{"id":115431,"date":"2024-11-28T20:01:50","date_gmt":"2024-11-28T19:01:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=115431"},"modified":"2024-11-28T20:01:50","modified_gmt":"2024-11-28T19:01:50","slug":"nigeria-hands-over-21-stolen-cars-worth-n8-1bn-to-canadian-govt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/nigeria-hands-over-21-stolen-cars-worth-n8-1bn-to-canadian-govt\/","title":{"rendered":"Nigeria Hands Over 21 Stolen Cars Worth N8.1bn To Canadian Govt"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"m#msg-f:1816991104121875815\" class=\"mail-message expanded\">\n<div class=\"mail-message-header spacer\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Wale Adeniyi, has handed over 21 exotic cars worth over N8.1bn billion to the Canadian government.<\/div>\n<div id=\"m#msg-f:1816991104121875815-content\" class=\"mail-message-content collapsible zoom-normal mail-show-images \" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"clear\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\nThis is even as the CGC disclosed that the International Police (INTERPOL) has identified countries in West Africa as hubs for exotic vehicles stolen from Canada, America and Europe.<\/p>\n<p>The exotic vehicles include Rolls Royce, Labomgini Horicane, Mercedes-AMG and Rang Rover.<\/p>\n<p>Adeniyi revealed that members of the syndicate stole vehicles from foreign countries and subsequently shipped them into Nigeria using falsified documents, adding that with the aid of the recently established Operations Hot Wheel, officers had recovered about 21 exotic cars from the criminal gang.<\/p>\n<p>Operation Hot Wheel consists of officers from the Nigeria Customs Service, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Canadian government.<\/p>\n<p>Adeniyi revealed that all 21 vehicles were recovered with the aid of the Canadian government as well as the EFCC.<\/p>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\nSpeaking at the official handing over of the stolen vehicles, the CGC stated the Nigeria Customs Service had intensified its operations against vehicle trafficking syndicates operating within the country\u2019s borders.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n\u201cAccording to INTERPOL reports, West Africa has emerged as a notable destination hub in the global stolen vehicle trade network, which extends from Europe and North America to as far as South America and Australia. This challenge is particularly acute in Nigeria,\u201d he said.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\nThe CGC said available data the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reveals that between 2013-2015, only 54 per cent of stolen vehicles were recovered, noting that it shows the scale and sophistication of this criminal enterprise.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n\u201cThe growing incidence of stolen vehicles finding their way into our region has become a matter of serious concern, as it not only undermines our legitimate automotive market but also strains our security infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRecent intelligence from international law enforcement agencies further confirms that our region has become a preferred destination for internationally stolen vehicles, a trend that not only tarnishes Nigeria\u2019s international image but also impacts our economy through substantial revenue losses and increased security spending.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe economic implications of this criminal enterprise are far-reaching and deeply concerning. Beyond damaging our legitimate automotive trade sector and international business relationships, it undermines President Tinubu\u2019s economic reform agenda that aims to position Nigeria as a trusted hub for international commerce.&#8221;<\/p><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mail-message-footer spacer collapsible\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Wale Adeniyi, has handed over 21 exotic cars worth over N8.1bn billion to the Canadian government. 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