Customs intercepts assault rifle, two pistols and 610 rounds of ammunition at Tema Port
Customs officials at the Tema Port have intercepted an assault rifle, two pistols and 610 rounds of ammunition concealed among personal effects arriving from the United States. The firearms and ammunition were not declared to Customs and were allegedly being brought into Ghana as personal effects. The seizure was made at about 5:15 p.m. on Friday, September 25, 2026, at the Golden Jubilee…
Customs officials at Ghana's Tema Port intercepted an assault rifle, two pistols, and 610 rounds of ammunition concealed among personal effects from the United States. The firearms and ammunition were allegedly smuggled into Ghana without proper declaration, concealed within a consignment arriving at the Golden Jubilee Terminal on September 25, 2026.
Two Customs officers, during a routine inspection, discovered the items, leading to their seizure. The seized goods have been handed over to the Police for further action. Deputy Commissioner Florence Asante of the Ghana Revenue Authority revealed the interception as part of intensified scanning and physical examination of incoming and outgoing consignments.
She urged importers to comply with laws regarding restricted and prohibited goods, obtain necessary licenses, and ensure proper declaration of items. Asante cautioned against accepting consignments on behalf of others without verifying their contents, emphasizing the need for due diligence to avoid involvement in illegal importation.
Importers must obtain the appropriate permits from the Ministry of the Interior, as arms and ammunition are classified as restricted goods under the Arms and Ammunition Act, 1972 (NRCD 9).
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