"Customs Uncover N112.5m Smuggling of Petrol, Donkey Skins, and Tramadol"

The Nigerian Customs Service seized items worth over N112.5 million, including Tramadol, donkey skins, and petroleum products, in a crackdown on smuggling activities at the Cameroon border.

The Adamawa and Taraba State command of the Nigeria Customs Service confiscated goods worth over N112.5 million, targeting smuggling operations along the Cameroon border.
Among the items seized were significant quantities of Tramadol, donkey skins, and foreign soaps, highlighting the diverse nature of smuggling activities in Nigeria.
Comptroller Garba Bashir announced these seizures during a press briefing in Yola, emphasizing the commitment of the Nigeria Customs Service to combat smuggling.

Why It Matters

This operation underscores the ongoing challenges Nigeria faces with smuggling, which affects public health and safety, particularly with substances like Tramadol. The crackdown is part of broader efforts to enforce trade regulations and protect local economies.