Customs intercepts $8.6 million at MMIA
05 February 2020 |
3:42 pm
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) yesterday announced the seizure of $8.6 million (equivalent of N2.9 billion) cash at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos.
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