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 attempting to smuggle cocoa beans into Togo.
Acting on intelligence, the officers ambushed the truck, a vehicle with registration number AS 2103-W, at the Ave-Havi border post. The truck, driven by Ibrahim Fatawu, was found carrying 1,115 gallons filled with cocoa beans, which were allegedly being transported illegally across the border.
A statement signed by Assistant Commissioner of Immigration, Michael Amoako-Atta, and issued in Accra on Sunday, confirmed that the intercepted cocoa beans had been handed over to COCOBOD officials, while the truck was impounded. The driver is currently assisting authorities with further investigations.
The GIS used the opportunity to caution smugglers, warning that such illegal activities harm Ghana’s economy and result in significant revenue losses for the government.
Additionally, the Service commended the border community for their cooperation in safeguarding the nation’s borders and urged continued vigilance in combating smuggling activities.
