Pictures Of Rice Smugglers.
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This thread is a reaction to photos of rice smugglers, sparking a debate on the economics of illegal trade versus legal farming and the role of informants. The discussion quickly shifts from moral judgment to market speculation, with users questioning the viability of self-sufficiency and offering to buy the smuggled goods. The conversation highlights the tension between law enforcement, economic desperation, and the informal supply chain.
Prices:
rice: NGN30000.0 (bush/smuggling route)rice: NGN40000.0 (bush/smuggling route)rice: NGN500.0 (Ogun state)rice: NGN800.0 (Ogun state)
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Author of the original post mentions snapping pictures on the way to their farm.User 'hectorr' provides specific location details (Ogun Osun, Oke odan) and corrects the price per bag.
“Is this how we are going to be self sufficient in rice production?”
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“dignity and honor in being a snitch.”
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“A bag is about #500- #800”
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