A joint operation involving personnel from the Ghana Immigration Service at the Akanu Sector Command and officials from the Ghana Revenue Authority’s Customs Division has led to the seizure of a truck transporting smuggled cocoa beans.
Acting on credible intelligence, officers set up an ambush and intercepted a truck with registration number AS 2103-W, driven by Ibrahim Fatawu. Upon inspection, they discovered 1,115 gallons filled with cocoa beans intended for smuggling to Togo at the Ave-Havi border post.
A press statement signed by Michael Amoako-Atta, Assistant Commissioner of Immigration in charge of Public Relations, was distributed to the Ghana News Agency in Accra on Sunday, revealing the details of the interception.
The statement noted that the 1,115 gallons of cocoa beans have been handed over to officials from COCOBOD, while the truck has been impounded. The driver is currently assisting with further investigations.
The Ghana Immigration Service has issued a stern warning to potential smugglers, highlighting the negative impact of such activities on Ghana’s economy and the significant revenue loss they cause for the government.
“The Ghana Immigration Service emphasizes that smuggling is detrimental to our economy and government revenue. We urge would-be smugglers to cease their illegal activities,” the statement added.
The Service expressed gratitude to members of the border community for their cooperation and assistance in protecting the country’s borders.
