wraps of Indian hemp , cartons of expired Chinese drinks and kegs of Premium Motor Spirit at 25 litres each, meant to be smuggled to neighbouring countries, thereby creating artificial fuel scarcity in the country and other contraband goods worth N2.8 billion in six weeks.
Ejibunu said 41 suspects were arrested in connection to the seized items, adding that 23 of them were granted administrative bail, while 18 are still in custody. Ejibunu noted that under Schedule 3, which is Revised Import Prohibition List, used tyre falls under Item 16, frozen poultry product falls on Item 1, Vegetable Oil on Item 4 and unprocessed wood for export falls under Schedule 6, Item 4.
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