NSCDC Busts Illegal Crude Oil Operation in Rivers, Arrests Suspect and Destroys Stolen Reservoir

In a significant operation, the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has successfully apprehended a suspect involved in illegal oil bunkering in Rivers State. 

The crackdown also led to the destruction of a large boat filled with illegally obtained crude oil and a massive pour-pot reservoir filled with an unknown volume of stolen oil.

The NSCDC operatives uncovered the illicit operation after tracing illegal connections to a reboot line passing through the Umuedeokwara Community, located near the flow station manifold in Odogwa, Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State. These unlawful connections, which were used to siphon crude oil from the pipeline, led to the confiscation of significant quantities of stolen oil.

The confiscated crude oil and the boat used in the operation were destroyed to prevent further illegal activities. This intervention highlights the ongoing battle against oil theft in the region and the determined efforts of the NSCDC to curtail the illegal bunkering that has long plagued the Nigerian oil industry.

The suspect arrested in connection with the illegal operation will likely face prosecution, and authorities are continuing their efforts to dismantle such networks. The illegal crude oil trade not only harms the economy but also has devastating environmental consequences, underscoring the importance of continued vigilance and enforcement by security agencies.

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