In a decisive move to clamp down on smuggling and ensure compliance with port regulations, Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) at Tema Port has announced its intention to soon double penalties on un-manifested vehicles that arrive at the port.
The move aims at unscrupulous importers and clearing agents who fail to declare vehicles on official cargo manifests that non-compliance will no longer be tolerated.
Speaking in an interview with the B&FT, Tema Customs Sector Commander, Theresa Potakey expressed concern of the growing trend of illicit vehicle importation.
According to her, un-manifested vehicles-those not listed on the ship's manifest prior to arrival pose a serious threat to national revenue and undermine legitimate trade.
