
The Nigeria Customs Service, Tin Can Island command on Tuesday intercepted a container laden with 440 arms and
ammunition of various sizes and designs.
Speaking during the seizure, the zonal commander, Tin can Island command, Monday Abue, who represented the Comptroller General, said that the cargo was shipped from Turkey.
He said that the consignment was declared as Plaster of Paris by the importer.
He explained that the container with registration number PONU 210024/1, was picked up based on intelligence report adding that investigations were ongoing to unmask the importer.
According to him, the pump action rifles were manufactured in the United States of America and Italy.
He said, “they are pump action rifles of various designs and also the single barrel device that you are familiar with.