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Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) agents at the Akanu Sector Command, with support from Ghana Revenue Authority-Customs Division officers, have intercepted a truck attempting to smuggle illegal cocoa beans into Togo.
Acting on intelligence, the officers stopped the truck, registered AS 2103-W and driven by Ibrahim Fatawu, at the Ave-Havi border crossing. Upon inspection, they discovered 1,115 liters of cocoa beans concealed in the vehicle.
In a press release issued on Sunday and signed by Assistant Commissioner of Immigration in charge of Public Relations, Michael Amoako-Atta, GIS confirmed that the truck had been seized, and the driver was cooperating with ongoing investigations. The confiscated cocoa beans have since been handed over to COCOBOD officials.
“The Ghana Immigration Service hereby cautions all would-be smugglers to desist from such activities, as they negatively impact Ghana’s economy and result in revenue losses for the Government,” the statement read.
The GIS also commended the border community for their cooperation and support in safeguarding Ghana’s borders.
Source: Omanghana.com
