The Nigerian Navy has intercepted 500 litres of products suspected to be illegally sourced Automotive Gas Oil, alongside substances believed to be Cannabis sativa, during an operation in Folu Community, Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos State.

This was disclosed on Wednesday by the Director, Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho.

Folorunsho said the operation was carried out by personnel of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Lekki as part of ongoing efforts to curb the illegal trade and storage of petroleum products, as well as the proliferation of illicit drugs within the Base’s area of operation.

He stated that the suspects fled the scene before naval personnel could apprehend them.

The recovered products and suspected narcotic substances were secured and transported to the Base for further investigation and necessary action in line with established procedures.

He noted that the successful operation reflects the Nigerian Navy’s sustained commitment to combating criminal activities that threaten national economic interests, public safety and security within the maritime environment.

The Navy reaffirmed its determination to intensify surveillance and enforcement operations across its areas of responsibility to deter illegal oil-related activities and other criminal enterprises.

“The interception forms part of the Nigerian Navy’s broader campaign against economic sabotage, illicit trafficking and other threats to Nigeria’s maritime security,” he said.