GRA’s Customs Division firmly responds as Customs refutes diversion claims in disputed case over trucks headed to Burkina Faso.
The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has denied allegations by National Security regarding the diversion of export goods meant for Burkina Faso.
According to reports, several trucks cleared at Tema Port were stopped in Nkawkaw, in the Eastern Region. National Security officials claimed the vehicles were illegally offloading goods in Kumasi to avoid duty payments.
They stated that tracking data and driver testimonies showed a diversion within the Ashanti Region. The trucks were later escorted to Kumasi for further checks on their final destinations.
However, the Customs Division has pushed back against the claims. Deputy Commissioner Peter Ofori Antobreh, speaking to Citi News, insisted the trucks were following their approved routes. He stressed there was no evidence of any wrongdoing or diversion.
Deputy Commissioner Peter Ofori Antobreh
Antobreh added that the trucks were under consistent Customs surveillance and had not violated export regulations.
This disagreement between National Security and the Customs Division points to a possible lack of coordination. It raises questions about how Ghana monitors and manages cross-border goods transport.
Improved collaboration and clear communication between agencies remain key to protecting the country’s export integrity.
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