Customs Recovers Stolen Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini, Others Smuggled Into Lagos From Canada
The recovery followed intelligence sharing with Canadian authorities and targeted cross-border theft syndicates that moved the vehicles through shipping networks.
- On Sunday, the Nigeria Customs Service formally handed over seven luxury vehicles stolen from Canada at the Tin Can Island Port in Lagos after intercepting them during international shipping.
- The recovery followed months of intelligence sharing and operational collaboration between the NCS and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to strengthen international confidence in Nigeria's anti-smuggling systems.
- Internal Customs documents dated May 5 identified the recovered vehicles: a 2019 Lexus RX350, 2019 Mercedes-Benz G550, 2023 Land Rover Range Rover, 2019 Lamborghini Huracán, 2021 Rolls-Royce Dawn Convertible, 2018 Lamborghini Aventador, and 2026 Toyota Tundra.
- Customs Area Controller Frank Onyeka disclosed that one vehicle, a Toyota Tacoma, was concealed inside a shipping container; officers isolated it after receiving Canadian intelligence before it exited Customs control.
- The Service deliberately delayed final release until Canadian government officials arrived in person to preserve the integrity of the process and demonstrate commitment to combating organized cross-border crimes.
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