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's Customs Division has intensified surveillance at Ghana's ports and borders to prevent the entry of prohibited, restricted, or unwholesome items. This comes after the interception of two pistols, raffle, and ammunition at the Tema Port Golden Jubilee Terminal, concealed within goods classified as personal effects from the United States of America. The items were smuggled into the country without the required permit and documentation.
Following the arrest, Head of Communications and Public Affairs at the Ghana Revenue Authority, Florence Asante, addressed journalists. She informed the public and trading community that Customs has heightened its surveillance and scanning activities at all entry and exit points, not just at Tema port. Asante emphasized the need for importers to obtain the necessary license and documentation for restricted or prohibited items to avoid legal repercussions.
The seized weapons have been handed over to the Criminal Investigations Department for further investigation and potential prosecution.
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