Nigerian Navy Raid Illegal Refining Sites, Destroy Barge Holding 70,000 litres of diesel

2016-12-31T09:20:09+00:00

By Rody

In support of the Operation Delta Safe, the Nigerian Navy has conducted raids on some illegal refinery sites in continuation of crude oil thieves in the maritime areas.

Nigeria Navy

The patrol team deployed by NNS PATHFINDER in Rivers State on December 28^th discovered and destroyed 2 barges at Taraba Jetty axis.One of the barges had an estimated 70,000 litres of suspected illegally refined AGO while the second held a mixture of AGO and water.In relation, the patrol team of FOB ESCRAVOS conducted a raid on a newly constructed illegal refining site at Asafama Village near Jones Creek in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State.The criminals were taken by surprise as the naval operatives burst through and destroyed the site including a large storage pit which held an unspecified amount of illegally refined AGO. One person was arrested in connection with the site as other suspects fled the scene.