Customs intercepts assault rifle, two pistols and 610 rounds of ammunition at Tema Port

Customs officials at Tema Port in Ghana have intercepted an assault rifle, two pistols, and 610 rounds of ammunition concealed among personal effects arriving from the United States. The seizure occurred on September 25, 2026, at the Golden Jubilee Terminal during a routine inspection. The intercepted items were not declared to Customs and were allegedly being brought into Ghana as personal effects.

Deputy Commissioner in charge of Communications and Public Affairs at the Ghana Revenue Authority, Florence Asante, emphasized the importance of compliance with laws governing restricted and prohibited goods and urged importers to obtain necessary licenses and permits before bringing such items into the country. The latest seizure is part of intensified scanning and physical examination of consignments entering and leaving the country, as Customs steps up scrutiny of the movement of restricted items through Ghana's ports.

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