Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Bashir Adeniyi, has confirmed the arrest of two suspects in connection with the interception of pump-action rifles concealed in a shipment at the TinCan Island Port in Lagos.
Adeniyi disclosed this on Thursday during a press briefing where he highlighted recent enforcement operations carried out by the TinCan Island Port Command.
He also announced the seizure of cannabis-infused food products smuggled into the country through the port, warning that the items pose significant threats to public health and national security.
According to the Customs boss, operatives intercepted a container on July 8 containing concealed knock-down components of pump-action rifles.
He revealed that 140 rifles had already been assembled from the recovered parts, while work was still ongoing to assemble the remaining components.
Adeniyi said one of the principal suspects was arrested on July 31 at a bonded terminal while allegedly attempting to facilitate the clearance
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