Customs bust syndicate smuggling petrol to neighbouring countries

Nigeria Customs Service’s Operation Whirlwind has busted a syndicate smuggling petrol to neighbouring countries, seizing 20,500 litres of PMS worth N38m.

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July 16, 2026 · 00:15 · 5 min read

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Nigeria Customs Service’s Operation Whirlwind has busted a syndicate smuggling petrol to neighbouring countries, seizing 20,500 litres of PMS worth N38m.

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