Nigerian Customs Seizes 204 Rifles from Turkey Shipment
The Nigerian Customs Service intercepted 204 complete MAS 49 Alter Magnum pump-action rifles concealed in a shipment that arrived from Turkey aboard MV Algeciras Express on August 16, 2026. This seizure follows a previous interception of 399 Jojef pump-action rifles and 535 assorted firearm components.
The consignment, flagged for a 100 percent physical examination due to credible intelligence, revealed knocked-down firearm components hidden among declared household goods. Deputy Comptroller General of Customs (DCG) Enforcement and Investigation, Timi Bomodi, stated that discrepancies in the shipment documents, particularly regarding the consignee's identity, are part of an ongoing investigation.
The Customs Controller of Tin-Can Command, Joseph Anani, noted that this seizure is not isolated, as similar operations have occurred recently. The total number of rifles recovered from the two major Tin Can Island operations now stands at 603, excluding various firearm components.
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