Officers of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) at the Akanu Sector Command, with support from the Ghana Revenue Authority-Customs Division, have intercepted a truck loaded with smuggled cocoa beans at the Ave-Havi border post.
Acting on intelligence, the officers stopped the truck, registered AS 2103-W, which was driven by Ibrahim Fatawu. Upon inspection, they discovered 1,115 gallons filled with cocoa beans, which were being smuggled into Togo.
In a press release issued in Accra on Sunday, Assistant Commissioner of Immigration Michael Amoako-Atta, who is in charge of Public Relations, confirmed that the intercepted cocoa beans had been handed over to officials of COCOBOD. The truck has been impounded, and the driver is assisting with further investigations.
The GIS cautioned individuals involved in smuggling activities to desist from such acts, warning that cocoa smuggling negatively impacts Ghana’s economy and leads to revenue losses for the government.
The Service also commended the border community for their cooperation in safeguarding Ghana’s borders and urged continued vigilance against illegal activities.
