The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Akwa Ibom command, says it apprehended 15 suspects and impounded seven trucks loaded with 315, 000 litres of substance suspected to be illegally refined petroleum products.
Eluyemi Eluwade, the state commandant of the corps, disclosed this while briefing reporters in Uyo on Tuesday.
Mr Eluwade explained that the men of the Anti-Vandal Squad of the command arrested the suspects along Calabar – Itu Highway on 7 July, acting on intelligence.