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Investigations into Tema Port irregularities

Overview

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has launched an investigation into the alleged disappearance of 28 containers at Tema Port. Following petitions from importers, a nine-member committee led by Commissioner of Customs Aaron Kanor was established to probe claims that containers were found empty, missing, or moved to private warehouses without authorization during customs clearance.

The missing goods reportedly include pharmaceuticals, cyanide, textiles, alcohol, and various food products. The GRA noted the allegations pose risks to “revenue assurance, port security, and the authority’s reputation.” The matter has been referred to the Tema Regional Police Command, which has reportedly made arrests.

Entities

Tema Port · Ghana Revenue Authority · Florence Asante · Tema Regional Police Command · Anthony Kwasi Sarpong

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 5 sources
    Ghana Revenue Authority probes missing containers at Tema Port

    The Ghana Revenue Authority has formed a nine-member committee to investigate the disappearance or unauthorized transfer of 28 containers at Tema Port, involving goods ranging from pharmaceuticals to cyanide.

  2. [CRIME] 7 sources
    Tema Port officials intercept undeclared firearms from the US

    Ghana Revenue Authority officials intercepted an undeclared assault rifle, two pistols, and 610 rounds of ammunition hidden in a shipment of personal effects from the United States at Tema Port.

Sources

adomonline.com · ghanaguardian.com · ghananewss.com · kastlefmonline.com · myjoyonline.com · otecfmghana.com · oyerepafmonline.com · sierraloaded.sl · theghanareport.com · time.news