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Customs Intercepts 3,300 Cartridges Of Explosive Materials At Seme
['Ayobamiji Komolafe']
New Telegraph
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Area Command, has intercepted 3,300 cartridges of explosive materials illegally conveyed through the Seme border corridor, alongside expired food products, illicit drugs, foreign rice and other contraband with a combined Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N365.16 million.
Also, a speed boat, and water bike were intercepted by officers of the Seme command while being smuggled through bush parts.
AdvertisementKaila said that the command generated N15.94 billion in 2025, but recorded N19.84 billion in revenue within the first seven months of 2026.
AdvertisementAccording to him, the interception prevented potentially harmful food products from entering the Nigerian market and underscored the role of border enforcement in protecting public health.
“To those engaged in smuggling activities, our message remains unequivocal: Seme is no longer a safe corridor for economic sabotage.”