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Ghana seized 12 trucks carrying $17M in goods due to illegal transit; six missing, probe ongoing.
The Ghana Revenue Authority intercepted 12 of 18 electronically gated trucks carrying cooking oil, spaghetti, and tomato paste on the Dawhenya-Tema Road, violating transit rules by moving without a required customs escort.
The goods, valued at over GH¢85 million in potential lost taxes, were seized, with 11 trucks secured at the GPHA Transit Terminal and one diverted due to mechanical issues.
Six trucks remain unaccounted for, prompting an ongoing investigation.
Deputy Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem directed the probe’s completion within a week and confirmed two Customs officers are under review.
GRA Commissioner-General Anthony Kwasi Sarpong warned of full legal consequences for violations, including confiscation of goods, emphasizing enforcement to protect national revenue.
Ghana incautó 12 camiones que transportaban $ 17M en mercancías debido al tránsito ilegal; seis desaparecidos, la investigación está en curso.