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Customs intercepts 12 articulated trucks; over GH¢85m in taxes at stake
February 19, 2026
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Customs intercepts 12 articulated trucks; over GH¢85m in taxes at stake

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Key Points

  • The Customs Division of the GRA intercepted 12 articulated trucks on the Dawhenya–Tema Road for breaching Ghana’s transit regime.
  • The trucks, declared as transit goods for Niger, were moving without the mandatory Customs human escort, a major procedural breach.
  • The intercepted vehicles were loaded with edible cooking oil, tomato paste, and spaghetti, with the actual value of taxes involved estimated at over GH¢85 million.
  • Authorities are actively investigating to track down six outstanding trucks from the consignment and identify two involved Customs officers, with a one-week deadline for investigation conclusion.
  • The Deputy Finance Minister and GRA Commissioner-General emphasized the seriousness of the revenue loss and warned of strict application of laws, including confiscation, against offenders.

Why This Matters

This incident is critical for Ghana as the evasion of over GH¢85 million in taxes significantly impacts the government's revenue mobilization efforts, hindering its ability to fund public services and development. It also underscores vulnerabilities in the Customs transit system and raises concerns about corruption, which could undermine trade integrity and investor confidence if not decisively addressed through stringent enforcement and accountability.

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