The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operation Unit, Zone C, on Wednesday in Benin destroyed 1, 500 cartons of imported frozen products valued at N15 million.
Customs destroys poultry products worth N15M
"The items were conveyed in a truck with registration number LND 687 XV and seized by officers and men of NIS on Tuesday along Benin-Ekaidolor axis at about 4 p.m.
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This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Azarema Abudulkadir, an Assistant Comptroller and made available to newsmen.
According to the statement, the imported frozen poultry products have a Duty of N3million and Duty Paid Value of N18 million.
"The items were destroyed at Customs House destruction site in compliance with Federal Government’s policy on importation of frozen products (chicken and turkey),’’ the statement added.
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