Canada praises Nigerian customs for recovering 65 stolen vehicles
The International Special Services of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police has commended the Nigeria Customs Service for the recent recovery of 12 luxury vehicles through its Liaison Office in Lagos, bringing the total to 53 vehicles previously recovered.
The RCMP also acknowledged the NCS for its robust commitment to border security and its efforts to disrupt transnational organized crime via strategic partnerships and intelligence-led operations.
This acknowledgment was shared in a statement issued on Sunday and signed by the NCS's National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada.
Maiwada indicated that these commendations were officially given during a ceremony at the Canadian High Commission in Abuja.
He mentioned that at the event, the Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Pasquale Salvaggio, awarded recognition to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, in honor of his leadership and the vital role of the service in tackling cross-border crimes.
Additionally, the Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Pasquale Salvaggio, commended Adeniyi for his persistent efforts to disrupt the operations of international crime syndicates.
Salvaggio pointed out specific instances, including the interception of various high-end vehicles valued at millions of dollars, along with the confiscation of several kilograms of synthetic cannabis, commonly referred to as ‘loud,’ smuggled from Canada into Nigeria via various ports, airports, and unauthorized routes.
“Thanks to the NCS's support, in collaboration with Canadian and Nigerian law enforcement agencies, we have dismantled critical international crime networks and protected the integrity of our borders,” Salvaggio remarked.
In his response, Adeniyi expressed appreciation to the Government of Canada and reiterated the Service’s commitment to improving international collaboration in the battle against illegal trade.
He also advocated for formalizing the growing partnership through a memorandum of understanding between the NCS and the Canadian Border Services Agency to establish cooperation in enforcement, intelligence sharing, and training.
Adeniyi emphasized the importance of closer collaboration among customs administrations worldwide, especially since both Nigeria and Canada are active members of the World Customs Organization.
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