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Customs hands over seized LPG laden truck to NMDPRA in Calabar

Vanguard News November 07, 2026 2 views
Customs hands over seized LPG laden truck to NMDPRA in Calabar

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Nigeria Customs Service and NMDPRA Collaborate to Hand over Seized LPG Tanker in Calabar

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigerian National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NNPRA) have collaborated to hand over a seized Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) tanker to NMDPRA in Calabar. The collaboration aims to deepen inter-agency cooperation and ensure energy security in Nigeria.

Operation Whirlwind's Intervention

The collaboration between the two agencies is part of the ongoing Operation Whirlwind, a security intervention launched by the NCS to combat smuggling, diversion, adulteration, and illegal movement of petroleum products in the country.

Inter-Agency Collaboration to Combat Petroleum Product Smuggling

The Nigeria Customs Service and NMDPRA have joined forces to combat the smuggling of petroleum products in Nigeria. The agencies have worked together to seize and auction the LPG tanker in Calabar as part of their efforts to ensure the availability and safe distribution of petroleum products in the country.

LPG Tanker Seized in Calabar

The Nigeria Customs Service in Calabar seized a LPG tanker loaded with 50,000 litres of LPG, which was diverted from its intended destination. The tanker was handed over to NMDPRA for proper regulatory handling and enforcement.

Seized LPG Tanker handed over to NMDPRA

The Nigeria Customs Service in Calabar handed over the seized LPG tanker to the NMDPRA for proper regulatory handling and enforcement. The tanker was seized for diverting LPG from its intended destination. The collaboration between the two agencies is aimed at ensuring the availability and safe distribution of petroleum products in Nigeria.

Operation Whirlwind: Combating Smuggling in Nigeria

The ongoing Operation Whirlwind, a security intervention launched by the Nigeria Customs Service, has seen the collaboration between the NCS and NMDPRA in Calabar, where they seized a LPG tanker carrying 50,000 litres of LPG. The seized tanker was handed over to NMDPRA for proper regulatory handling and enforcement.

Nigeria Customs Service and NMDPRA Join Forces to Combat Petroleum Product Smuggling

The collaboration between the Nigeria Customs Service and NMDPRA in Calabar has resulted in the seizure of a LPG tanker carrying 50,000 litres of LPG. The tanker was handed over to NMDPRA for proper regulatory handling and enforcement.

Inter-Agency Collaboration to Ensure Safe Distribution of Petroleum Products

In Calabar, the Nigeria Customs Service and NMDPRA have collaborated to ensure the safe distribution of petroleum products. The collaboration led to the seizure of a LPG tanker carrying 50,000 litres of LPG. The tanker was handed over to NMDPRA for proper regulatory handling and enforcement.

Nigeria Customs Service and NMDPRA Work Together to Combat Petroleum Product Smuggling

The Nigeria Customs Service and NMDPRA in Calabar have joined forces to combat petroleum product smuggling. The collaboration resulted in the seizure of a LPG tanker carrying 50,000 litres of LPG. The tanker was handed over to NMDPRA for proper regulatory handling and enforcement.

Nigerian Customs Service and NMDPRA Join Hands to Tackle Petroleum Product Smuggling

In Calabar, the Nigeria Customs Service and NMDPRA have teamed up to tackle petroleum product smuggling. The collaboration led to the seizure of a LPG tanker carrying 50,000 litres of LPG. The tanker was handed over to NMDPRA for proper regulatory handling and enforcement.

<small>Source: Vanguard News — read the original story there.</small>

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