Customs Clarifies Enforcement Action On Vessel Discharging Without Clearance

Primetimereporters | 29-05-2026 07:57am |

The Tincan Island Port Customs Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has issued a statement to clarify recent enforcement actions concerning the vessel MT NY Maria. The vessel was reportedly discharging Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at the MRS Terminal (Dantata Jetty) without the necessary Customs clearance. The Customs Command emphasized that the enforcement actions were in accordance with established regulations and aimed at ensuring compliance with national laws governing the discharge of goods at ports. The statement seeks to correct what the Customs described as misleading narratives surrounding the incident.

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