The Nigeria Customs Service said its operatives intercepted 21 stolen exotic cars, including Rolls Royce and Lamborghini worth several billions of naira stolen from Canada.
The vehicles include three 2021 Toyota Highlanders; one Mercedes-AMG GT with Lamborghini Huracan; one Mercedes-Benz G550; one Range Rover Sport; a Rolls Royce; a Lamborghini 2019 model; two Range Rovers (2023 and 2018 models); and three Toyota Highlander 2021 models, among others.
The Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, who addressed journalists on Tuesday, said the vehicles were intercepted in Lekki, Tin-Can Island in Lagos and Onne Port, Rivers State.
While handing over the seized vehicles to Canadian officials, Adeniyi stated: “Over the past several months, we have intensified our operations against vehicle trafficking syndicates operating within our borders.
“According 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.”