Customs increases surveillance at ports, warns importers against concealing restricted items

The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority has stepped up surveillance efforts at Ghana’s entry and exit points to ensure that the country is not used to transit any prohibited, restricted or unwholesome item.

Briefing Journalists after the arrest, Head of Communications and Public Affairs at the Ghana Revenue Authority, Florence Asante announced that personnel have been placed on high alert to safeguard the country.

The warnings come after some restricted weapons and ammunition were intercepted at the Tema Port Golden Jubilee Terminal after an attempt by an importer to smuggle into the country as a personal effect.