The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has seized a 40-foot container at Tema Port, numbered MEDU4496951, which was shipped from the United States.
Inside, officials discovered 53 pistols, 74 magazines, and 65 live rounds of ammunition concealed in suitcases.
The shipment, falsely declared as containing vehicles and personal effects, was intercepted on November 4, 2024, following thorough investigations by the GRA's Intelligence and Preventive Units.
Commissioner of Customs, Brigadier General Zibrim Ayorrogo, confirmed the development, stating that arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing to uncover the full details of the shipment and its intended recipients.