The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it intercepted 140 pump-action rifles and c^nnabis-infused food products at the TinCan Island Port in Lagos.
Speaking on Thursday during a press briefing, Bashir Adeniyi, Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), said the seizures were made during recent enforcement operations by the TinCan Island Port command.
Adeniyi said customs operatives intercepted a container on July 8 containing concealed knock-down components of pump-action rifles.
He said 140 rifles have been assembled from the recovered parts, adding that officers are still assembling the remaining components.
The CGC said one principal suspect was arrested on July 31 at a bonded terminal while attempting to process the release of the container.
According to him, financial and telecommunications records linked the suspect to the shipment.
He added that two suspects are currently in custody assisting with investigations, while another principal suspect remains at large and
