The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has intercepted goods valued at GH¢3.6 million that were allegedly under-declared and misclassified at two major entry points. The items, including rice, sugar, textiles, and cooking oil were reportedly being diverted from transit goods intended for Burkina Faso in an attempt to evade taxes.
The operation, conducted last week, led to the arrest of the drivers involved. GRA Commissioner-General Anthony Kwasi Sarpong cautioned that the Customs Division remains on high alert to clamp down on smuggling activities. He stressed that smuggling undermines legitimate businesses, destroys jobs, and deprives the state of essential revenue.
Sarpong warned that seized goods will be confiscated and urged businesses to comply with tax regulations to “build Ghana together.”
The GRA recently recovered an additional GH¢4.6 million in a similar operation last month.