Briefing journalists in Onne on monday, the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi officially announced the interception. He said the 40-footer container with the number MAEU165396, contained pump action rifles and ammunition worth N4.17billion
The arms and ammunitions include;
– 764 units of Tomahawk Jojef Magnum Black Pump Action Rifles
– 10 units of VC Verney Caron Gunmakers Jojef Magnum Silver Pump Action Rifles
– 50 units of VC Verney Caron Gunmaker Double Barrel Rifles
– 20 units of VC Verney Caron Gunmaker Single Barrel Rifles, Exclusive Series, and Sterling High-Quality Live Ammunition.
– 112,000 pieces of live ammunitions
The rifles and ammunition were concealed using various items such as doors, furniture, plumbing fittings, and leather bags.
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