The Nigerian Navy in its continued crackdown on the activities of illegal crude oil thieves and pipeline vandals has raided an illegal refinery site at Ikoh Imoh Community in Akwa-Ibom State.
During the operation, the patrol team deployed by NNS JUBILEE destroyed a Cotonou boat laden with suspected stolen crude oil, 103 drums of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) and 2 motorcycles.
Similarly, the patrol team deployed by NNS DELTA raided several illegal refinery sites along Jones Creek in Delta State, during which an unquantifiable amount of stolen crude oil and illegally refined AGO were destroyed.
In a related development, the Nigerian Navy Ship NWAMBA has also arrested Marine Vessel (MV) STAR SHRIMPER, which was alleged to have tried to evade interrogation when intercepted by the Nigerian Navy Vessel, with an unclear reason for its action. The vessel and its crew are being investigated.
The Nigerian Navy has therefore reiterated its resolve to eliminate all forms of economic sabotage and criminal activities in the maritime areas.
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