After an illegal artisanal refinery and illegal petrol station were found at Y-Junction, Nkwelle Ezunaka in the Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State chapter, detained a suspect.  

The finding came after a cooperative, coordinated effort including the Nigerian Army and the Navy, according to a statement issued on Sunday by Okadigbo Edwin, Head of Media and Tactical, NSCDC, Anambra State Command.  

According to Edwin, the team carried out the operation on Saturday after receiving reliable information about alleged illicit petroleum product transactions in the region.

While others ran from the scene, he claimed, one suspect was taken into custody.  He also said that a few petroleum items had been stopped and taken into custody.  

Among the exhibits, he mentioned four barrels of 200 litres each, 49 kegs of 25 litres of suspected adulterated automotive petrol oil, one pumping machine and suspected adulterated premium motor spirit.

He said, “In a joint coordinated operation, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in collaboration with the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Navy have uncovered a massive illegal artisanal refinery and illegal petrol station at Y-Junction, Nkwelle Ezunaka, Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State.

“The breakthrough was achieved following credible intelligence of suspected illegal dealings in petroleum products within the area.

“The team conducted the raid on the locations on Saturday at about 1:45 pm. They intercepted and arrested a suspect while others fled the scene.”

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