A bullion van said to belong to a first generation bank, has been seized by the Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, after being smuggled into the state through the Saki border.
The Command’s Area Controller, Tolutope Ogunkua, also disclosed that 30 fairly used vehicles were also seized at different locations.
He said, “The bullion van was loaded with bags of rice at the time it was intercepted by our men. Two persons were arrested with the van and they will be charged to court soon.
“You will recall that I had reiterated our resolve to increase the revenue profile of the command and reduce smuggling. In keeping to this promise, the command initiated new anti-smuggling strategies which led to these remarkable results.”
Ogunkua urged the public to refrain from doing illegal business but to seek the government law on any business idea.
He encouraged everyone to come forward for verification and any other enquiries needed to enable them carry out their businesses.
“The recalcitrant ones who still insist on engaging in the illicit business of smuggling should be well advised that they will not escape the long arm of the law, especially during the Yuletide period,” he added.