In a dramatic operation, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a staggering $193,000 in cash concealed inside a yogurt carton at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The shocking bust was announced via the official X handle of Nigerian Stories, sending ripples across the nation.
According to sources within the Customs Service, the illicit cash was discovered during a routine inspection of cargo at the airport. Officers, acting on intelligence, meticulously searched the suspicious package and uncovered wads of U.S. dollars cleverly tucked inside yogurt cartons, an attempt to evade security scrutiny.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the origin and intended destination of the smuggled funds. The identities of those involved remain undisclosed as officials intensify efforts to unravel the syndicate behind the operation.
This latest interception underscores the relentless efforts of the Nigeria Customs Service in combating financial crimes, smuggling, and other illicit activities at the nation’s borders.
More details are expected as investigations unfold.
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