NAFDAC confiscates smuggled vegetable oil, 40,000 cartons of soap (opens original article in a new tab)

NAFDAC intercepted smuggled vegetable oil and soap at Nigerian borders, seizing 3 tankers and 40,000 cartons of soap. Five people were arrested in connection with the smuggling operations.

• NAFDAC intercepted 3 tankers of suspected smuggled vegetable oil from Ghana with altered plate numbers
• NAFDAC seized 40,000 cartons of soap with an estimated street value of N500 million
• Five individuals arrested in connection with the smuggling operations are in custody for further investigation