Nigerian Navy Apprehend 3 Individuals With Three Boats Laden With Illegally Refined AGO In Bayelsa State

Nigerian Navy Apprehend 3 Individuals With Three Boats Laden With Illegally Refined AGO In Bayelsa State

Operation DELTA SANITY: On Wednesday 2 August 2024, Nigerian Navy Ship SOROH discovered and apprehended 3 individuals in possession of 2 fibre boats and 1 wooden boat laden with illegally refined AGO in Igbomotoru, Southern Ijaw LGA, Bayelsa State. Subsequently, the suspects were handed over to operatives of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps for further investigation.

Additionally, the patrol team discovered and apprehended 3 persons suspected to be involved in illegal bunkering activities. After essential interrogation of the suspects, the patrol team discovered and impounded a large wooden boat laden with illegally refined products in Bassambiri, Bayelsa State. The suspects were later handed over to operatives of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Nembe, Bayelsa State.