The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has issued a stern warning to individuals involved in smuggling, emphasizing its adverse effects on the economy and government revenue.
“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 loss of revenue to the Government,” stated Michael Amoako-Atta, Assistant Commissioner of Immigration in charge of Public Relations, in a press release issued in Accra.
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The statement followed a successful operation by GIS officers at the Akanu Sector Command, in collaboration with personnel from the Ghana Revenue Authority-Customs Division.
Acting on intelligence, the officers intercepted a truck with registration number AS 2103-W, driven by Ibrahim Fatawu.
Upon inspection, the authorities discovered 1,115 gallons packed with cocoa beans at the Ave-Havi border post, allegedly being smuggled into Togo. The GIS has reiterated its commitment to combating smuggling and protecting national resources.
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