Navy intercepts illicit petroleum products, suspected Cannabis in Lekki

By: Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Navy has intercepted 500 litres of products suspected to be illegally sourced Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) and substances believed to be Cannabis sativa during an operation in Folu Community, Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos State This was disclosed on Wednesday by the Director, Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho Folorunsho said the operation was carried out by personnel of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Lekki as part of ongoing efforts to curb the illegal trade and storage of petroleum products, as well as the proliferation of illicit drugs within the Base’s area of operation He stated that the suspects fled the scene before naval personnel could apprehend them. However, the recovered products and suspected narcotic substances were secured and transported to the Base for further investigation and necessary action in line with established procedures. He noted that the successful operation reflects the Nigerian Navy’s sustained commitment to combating criminal activities that threaten national economic interests, public safety and security within the maritime environment.

The Navy reaffirmed its determination to intensify surveillance and enforcement operations across its areas of responsibility to deter illegal oil-related activities and other criminal enterprises. “The interception forms part of the Nigerian Navy’s broader campaign against economic sabotage, illicit trafficking and other threats to Nigeria’s maritime security,” he said. The post Navy intercepts illicit petroleum products, drugs in Lekki appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Kingsley Omonobi LAGOS — The Nigerian Navy has intercepted 500 litres of products suspected to be illegally sourced Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) and substances suspected to be Cannabis sativa in Folu Community, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State. The Director of Naval Information, Navy Capt. Abiodun Folorunsho, disclosed this on Wednesday.

Folorunsho said the interception was carried out by personnel of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Lekki as part of ongoing efforts to curb the illegal trade and storage of petroleum products and the proliferation of illicit drugs within the base’s area of operation. He said the suspects fled the scene before they could be apprehended by the naval personnel. According to him, the recovered petroleum products and suspected narcotic substances were secured and transported to the base for further investigation and necessary action in line with established procedures.

Folorunsho said the operation underscored the Nigerian Navy’s commitment to combating criminal activities capable of undermining national economic interests, public safety and security within the maritime environment. He added that the Navy would intensify surveillance and enforcement operations across its areas of responsibility to deter illegal oil-related activities and other forms of criminality. The post Navy intercepts illicit petroleum products, suspected Cannabis in Lekki appeared first on Vanguard News.