A team of Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) officers stationed at the Akanu Sector Command, with support from Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Customs Division officers, has intercepted a truck loaded with smuggled cocoa beans attempting to cross into Togo.
According to a press release issued and signed by Assistant Commissioner of Immigration, Michael Amoako-Atta, and copied to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) on Sunday in Accra, the operation was carried out following intelligence received by GIS officers.
The truck, with registration number AS 2103-W, was stopped at the Ave-Havi border post and was found to contain 1,115 gallons stuffed with cocoa beans.
The statement further indicated that the cocoa beans have been handed over to COCOBOD officials, while the truck has been impounded. The driver, identified as Ibrahim Fatawu, is currently assisting authorities with investigations.
The Ghana Immigration Service has issued a strong warning to individuals involved in smuggling activities, emphasizing that such illegal operations negatively impact Ghana’s economy and result in revenue loss to the government.
“The Ghana Immigration Service is hereby issuing a caution to all would-be smugglers to desist from such activity since it negatively affects Ghana’s economy and also causes a loss of revenue to the Government,” the statement added.
The Service also commended the cooperation of border community members, who played a crucial role in providing intelligence and supporting border security efforts.
Authorities have assured the public that investigations are ongoing, and further actions will be taken against those involved in the attempted smuggling.
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