The Nigerian Navy has intercepted a tugboat and two wooden boats in an operation targeting suspected oil theft at Aruton Creeks in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State.
The operation, conducted by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship Delta under the command of Commodore Shehu Tasiu, also led to the discovery of 120 litres of suspected stolen Automotive Gas Oil and 20,000 litres of substance suspected to be crude oil.
The interception forms part of efforts by the Navy to combat crude oil theft and illegal petroleum activities in the Niger Delta.
The Navy is yet to disclose details of arrests made in connection with the operation.
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