Customs destroys N147m poultry in Benin

The Nigeria Customs Service
(NCS), Federal Operation
Unit, Zone C says it has
destroyed 16,422 cartons of
imported frozen poultry
valued at N147 million.
According to the customs
controller, Mr Usman-Shehu
Dahiru, the frozen poultry
products have a Duty Paid
Value of N177.36 million.
“The items were a container
and conveyed by a truck with
registration number BDG 654
XL.
“The items were seized by
officers and men of the service on Wednesday at Ovia
River along Benin-Ekiadolor Expressway at about 8.00
p.m,” a statement issued by the customs and obtained
by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Benin on
Friday, said.
“The seized items have been destroyed at Customs
House destruction site in compliance with Federal
Government’s policy on importation of frozen products
(chicken and turkey).’’ (NAN)