Customs increases surveillance at ports, warns importers against concealing restricted items
The warnings come after some restricted weapons and ammunition were intercepted at the Tema Port Golden Jubilee Terminal after an attempt by an importer to smuggle into the country as a personal effect.
The Ghana Revenue Authority, part of the Customs Division, has intensified its surveillance measures at the country's entry and exit points to prevent the entry of prohibited, restricted, or harmful items. This decision was made following the interception of restricted weapons and ammunition at the Tema Port Golden Jubilee Terminal during an attempt to smuggle them into the country as personal effects.
The items, which included two pistols, raffle, and ammunition, were concealed in goods labeled as personal effects originating from the United States of America without the necessary permit and documentation. The seized items have been seized and the importer has been detained for further investigation. In response to this incident, the Head of Communications and Public Affairs at the Ghana Revenue Authority, Florence Asante, informed journalists that personnel have been placed on high alert to ensure the security of the country.
She urged the trading community and general public to obtain the required license and documentation before importing restricted or prohibited items to avoid legal repercussions. The Ghana Revenue Authority intends to hand over the seized items to the Criminal Investigations Department for further prosecution.
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