LunagisthubCustoms Seize Over $1.1 Million in Undeclared Currency at Kano Airport
In a significant bust, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a staggering $1,154,900 and SR135,900 in undeclared foreign currency at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) in Kano State. The seizure was made during a routine baggage check on an inbound passenger, Hauwa Ibrahim Abdullahi, who arrived from Saudi Arabia on Saudi Airline Flight No. SV401
According to NCS spokesman Abdullahi Maiwada, the undeclared currency was cleverly concealed within palm-date fruit packs, locally known as Dabino. This interception is a testament to the NCS’s commitment to enforcing financial regulations and preventing illicit financial flows across Nigeria’s borders
The suspect and the seized foreign currency have been handed over to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for further investigation and prosecution. This development highlights the importance of declaring currency and adhering to financial regulations to prevent illegal activities ¹.
The NCS has reiterated its commitment to combating smuggling, illicit financial transactions, and other trans-border crimes. Under the leadership of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, the NCS is determined to strengthen border security and ensure compliance with financial laws .
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