Police have announced arresting five Ghanaians for allegedly importing goods into the country illegally.
In a statement today, police said: “Personnel of the Police Intervention Unit Delta Platoon in collaboration with the GRA Intelligence Unit, intercepted 37 Thousand litres of fuel (Diesel), suspected to be illegally imported into the country.
“This came on the heels of a joint operation launched at the Sea Port (waafi Njago) aimed at tackling illegal importation of goods into the country. Such illicit activities by individuals, is motivated by their desire to evade payment of taxes and fulfilment of other tax obligations.
The vessel intercepted was searched and the following crew members were arrested; Thomas Abraham – Nationality Ghanian, aged fifty, (captain); Moro Ousman- Nationality Ghanian, aged forty seven, (Cook); Awal Ali- Nationality Ghanian, Aged twenty nine, (Chief Officer); Adjetey Jonathan, Nationality Ghanian, Aged twenty nine, (Fisherman); [and] David Salifu- Nationality Ghanian, Aged forty five, (Mechanic)
“They are currently helping the police in their investigations. Members of the public are encouraged to volunteer information about criminal activities within their communities.”
