Nigeria Daily News: Customs reads riot act to importers in S-East, S-South

Customs reads riot act to importers in S-East, S-South
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Staff on 18/09/2012 17:00:00


OWERRI—IMPORTERS in the South-East and South-South geographical zones of the
country have been warned against under declaration of goods, importation of hard
drugs, arms and ammunition, concealment and other unwholesome trade related
malpractices.
This warning was given by the Federal Operations Unit Zone C Customs Command,
Comptroller Mohammed Biu when the South East and South South Amalgamated Traders
Association, SEMATA, visited the him in Owerri, yesterday.
Comptroller Biu advised the traders to ensure proper documentation and assured
the association that importers who are engaged in legitimate trade should not
entertain any fear provided they did not bring contraband goods into the
country.
He warned that the zone would not condone any act of sabotage from any importer
or clearing agents as he will deal ruthlessly with anyone who circumvents the
Federal Government economic fiscal policy.
The president of SEAMATA, Chief Dr. Okwudili, however, pledged that his members
would comply with the laid down Federal Government economic fiscal policy and
also promised to cooperate with the new comptroller on this onerous duty of
fighting importation of contraband goods intothe country.
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