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On Friday, Adewale Adeniyi, the acting comptroller-general of customs , said the imported goods were intercepted within theHe said the federal government’s commitment to achieving self-sustaining growth has fuelled the efforts of the agency against smugglers.
According to the comptroller-general, the interceptions led to seizures of energy products including 35,100 litres of petrol and 1,100 litres of diesel. “Also included are 106 cartons of foreign frozen poultry, 55 pieces of used fridges, 110 pieces of used compressors, 148 cartons of foreign soap, 121 cartons of expired hair oil and 25 units of vehicles ,” he said.
He told importers and licensed agents that compliance is a strategic choice that ensures the smooth and efficient flow of goods across our borders, just as it is a legal obligation.Adeniyi also advised them to comply with import and export guidelines to prevent losing their investments to customs.
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