Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem has praised the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). This comes after the GRA intercepted 12 articulated trucks. The minister described the operation as a bold move to protect state revenue.
The intercepted trucks were suspected of being involved in transit diversion. This practice leads to significant losses for the government. The minister highlighted the importance of such operations in safeguarding Ghana's financial resources.
The Customs Division's actions prevented the potential loss of over GH¢85 million in revenue. This information was shared by a named official. The official stated this figure represents the revenue at risk from the suspected diversion.
These interceptions are part of ongoing efforts to combat illegal activities at the country's borders. The GRA remains committed to ensuring all due taxes and duties are collected. This helps in funding national development projects.
Investigations into the full scope of the transit diversion scheme are continuing. Authorities expect further details to emerge as the investigation progresses. No arrests were mentioned in connection with this specific interception at the time of the report.