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flag Ghana seized 12 trucks carrying $17M in goods due to illegal transit; six missing, probe ongoing.

flag 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. flag 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. flag Six trucks remain unaccounted for, prompting an ongoing investigation. flag Deputy Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem directed the probe’s completion within a week and confirmed two Customs officers are under review. flag GRA Commissioner-General Anthony Kwasi Sarpong warned of full legal consequences for violations, including confiscation of goods, emphasizing enforcement to protect national revenue.

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