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August 15, 2019
The Nigerian Navy, Forward Operating Base,Ibaka, Mbo Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom has arrested five suspectedsmugglers and seized 370 bags of 50kg rice during routine operations.
Navy Captain Toritseju Vincent disclosedthis on Thursday in Ibaka during the handover of the suspects and the rice tothe Nigeria Customs Service.
Vincent said that the Navy has madeconsistent arrests of suspected smugglers in its drive to fulfill its anti smugglingpatrol functions.
Receiving the suspects and the seized ricefrom the Navy, Olutola John a Chief Superintendent Customs, commended the Navyfor supporting the NCS in the discharge of their duties.
John, who represented the Customs AreaController, Eastern Marine Command, Port Harcourt promised that the servicewould continue to support the Navy in the drive to end smuggling on the waterways.
He also assured that upon the completion ofinvestigations, the suspects will be charged to court.