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EKO HOT BLOG reports that a suspected container laden with arms has been intercepted by the Tin Can Island Area Command of the Nigerian Customs Service.
The suspected cargo was discovered in one of the terminals under the command during a routine examination
The Public Relations Officer of the Tin Can Island Area Command, Uche Ejesieme, confirmed the arrest.
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“The interception was made during routine examination on Friday,” he said.
“Following this development, the command intimated the terminal operators and requested that the suspected container be transferred to our enforcement unit for 100% examination.”
He noted that further information on facts and figures are still sketchy, adding that comprehensive information would be made available after the 100% examination after which the command will make an official pronouncement.
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