Importation of arms, ammunition requires permit from Interior Ministry – GRA
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has cautioned travellers that arms and ammunition cannot be imported into Ghana as ordinary personal effects and require prior approval from the Ministry of the Interior. According to a Revenue Officer at the Accra International Airport Preventive Unit, Conrad Attu, firearms and ammunition are subject to strict regulatory controls because […]
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has issued a warning to travelers regarding the importation of firearms and ammunition into Ghana. These items cannot be brought into the country as standard personal possessions; they must be approved by the Ministry of the Interior first. A Revenue Officer at the Accra International Airport Preventive Unit, Conrad Attu, explained this rule during an interview on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show.
Attu emphasized that due to their regulated nature, firearms and ammunition are subject to stringent controls. To import such items, one must first acquire a permit from the Ministry of the Interior. Upon arrival at the airport, Customs officers will examine the items to ensure the importer possesses the proper permit. Even if the necessary permit is provided, Customs may still detain the items until further processing by the Ministry of the Interior is completed.
The GRA advises travelers to obtain all required approvals before attempting to bring firearms or ammunition into Ghana to prevent delays or complications at the airport.
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