Customs Oyo/Osun Command Intercepts 2,290 Used Car Tyres

Customs Oyo/Osun Command intercept 2,290 used car tyres along Saki Axis during anti-smuggling operation.

Notes that worn-out tyres are unsafe for road use, and their circulation endangers lives and property.

The Nigeria Customs Service Oyo/Osun Area Command said it intercepted 2,290 pieces of used car tyres along Saki Axis during a recent operation to curb smuggling activities in the region.

This was made known in a statement signed by the Command’s PRO, Superintendent of Customs, Kayode Wey, on behalf of Customs Area Controller (CAC) Comptroller Ben Oramalugo.

Comptroller Ben Oramalugo stated that importing and smuggling used tyres into Nigeria is illegal due to the significant risks they pose to public safety.

He highlighted that worn-out tyres are unsafe for road use, and their circulation endangers lives and property.

“The used tyres were discovered during a routine stop-and-search operation conducted by one of the Command’s anti-smuggling teams. Upon inspection, the tyres were found hidden within the truck in a bid to evade detection by law enforcement officers,” Comptroller Oramalugo disclosed.

The CAC reiterated the Command’s dedication to protecting the nation’s borders and economy by preventing substandard and prohibited goods inflow.

He stressed the importance of continuous surveillance, intelligence gathering, and the commitment to ensuring that only legitimate goods are allowed entry into the country.

In a stern warning to smugglers, the CAC reiterated the command’s unrelenting efforts to bring offenders to justice and, as such, urged members of the public to report any suspicious activities related to smuggling, as their cooperation is vital to safeguarding public safety and supporting the Command’s mission.

He acknowledged that the Nigeria Customs Service, Oyo/Osun Area Command, remains resolute in protecting Nigerians from the dangers of substandard and smuggled goods.

“The Command continues to collaborate closely with other security agencies and stakeholders to ensure the effective enforcement of customs regulations across the region. I have to laud the operation’s success, attributing it to the vigilance and commitment of the Command’s officers,” he concluded.

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