The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has launched an investigation into a shooting incident that took place at the Sogakope Customs checkpoint on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.
The incident occurred during an operation by Customs Division officers to intercept a suspected uncustomed Mercedes-Benz E350 sedan being smuggled from Togo into Ghana.
According to GRA in a statement, officers at the checkpoint received intelligence about the illegal entry of the vehicle and attempted to apprehend its occupants.
However, the suspects abandoned the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot.