Nigeria Navy Foils Smuggling Attempt, Detains Suspects in Akwa Ibom (Photos)

The Nigerian Navy reported the interception of illegal substances being transported in a boat in Akwa Ibom State.

Three individuals have been arrested by Operation Delta Sanity forces in Akwa Ibom State.

According to the Nigerian Navy, a large wooden boat was carrying a significant load of illegal items including 125 bags of industrial chemicals, 820 tubes of pethidine, and 22,800 bottles of Codeine, all discovered near Bendoyo and Uta Uyata.

This information was shared in a statement on their official Facebook page on Monday.

The Navy’s statement read, “On Monday, November 25, 2024, Forward Operating Base IBAKA intercepted and detained three suspects transporting 125 bags of industrial chemicals, 820 tubes of pethidine, and 22,800 bottles of Codeine in a large wooden boat in the Akwa Ibom State region.”

“On Wednesday, November 27, 2024, the suspects were transferred to the personnel of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Maritime Unit based in Oron, Akwa Ibom State.”