Oil Theft: Troops of Operation Delta Safe Deactivate 3 Illegal Refining Sites, Intercept 200 Horsepower Boat

In continuation of the fight against oil theft, troops of Operation DELTA SAFE maintained the momentum against the activities of crude oil vandals and illegal bunkerers

Troops have continued to find and destroy illegal refining sites as well as arrest the perpetrators of oil theft.

In this regard, the Navy said, “On Monday 15 July 2024, Nigerian Navy Ship SOROH discovered and deactivated 3 illegal refining sites laden with unspecified amount of stolen crude oil in Gbaran Community.

“Furthermore, the patrol team intercepted and impounded a 200 horsepower boat and 4 welded metal drums suspected to be materials meant for the construction of illegal refining sites in Agbura, Bayelsa state.”