The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has successfully intercepted a truck carrying a significant quantity of smuggled cocoa beans, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat illegal cross-border trade. Working in collaboration with officers from the Ghana Revenue Authority-Customs Division, GIS officers stationed at the Akanu Sector Command acted on intelligence to stop a truck, registration number AS 2103-W, driven by Ibrahim Fatawu, at the Ave-Havi border post.
The truck contained 1115 gallons packed with cocoa beans destined for Togo. According to a press release issued by Michael Amoako-Atta, Assistant Commissioner of Immigration in charge of Public Relations, the seized cocoa beans have been handed over to COCOBOD officials for further processing. The truck itself has been impounded, and the driver is assisting with the ongoing investigation.
The GIS press release emphasized the negative economic impact of smuggling, highlighting the loss of revenue to the Ghanaian government. A stern warning was issued to potential smugglers, urging them to cease such activities. The Service expressed its gratitude to the border community for their cooperation in safeguarding Ghana's borders. This successful interception underscores the GIS's commitment to protecting Ghana's economic interests and maintaining the integrity of its borders.
