By Saminu Ibrahim
(SINL NIGERIA) 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 seizure was made on Monday, by personnel of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) LEKKI during an operation aimed at disrupting the illegal trade and storage of petroleum products and the proliferation of illicit drugs in the area.
The Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.
The Navy said the suspects fled the scene before they could be apprehended.
The recovered products and substances were secured and conveyed to the base for further investigation and appropriate action.
The operation, according to the Navy, forms part of its sustained efforts to protect national economic interests and safeguard public safety and security within its Area of Operations.
