Smuggling, defined by Nigerian law as criminal, is rampant in Oke-ogun area of
Southwestern Nigeria. Consequently, a research project was conducted among the people of
the area to determine; how the people perceive smuggling. Also, to see the relationship that
exists between the smugglers and the border town dwellers as well as between the smugglers
and the law enforcement agents. Furthermore, it was meant to investigate the relationship
between the level of education and perception of smuggling by the people of the area. The
major instruments used were structured questionnaire, key informant method and in-depth
interview. The study established that most residents did not see anything bad in smuggling as
they profit from smuggling activities; and most of the services they provide are not without
rewards. A positive relationship also exists between levels of education and perception of
smuggling among the people of the study area.