The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has intercepted an undeclared consignment containing three firearms and 610 rounds of ammunition at the Tema Port.
The seizure was made at the Golden Jubilee Terminal on Friday, September 25, 2026, during an intensified inspection of goods entering Ghana.
According to the GRA, the items were concealed among personal effects that had arrived from the United States and had not been declared to Customs.
The discovery was made at about 5:15 p.m. when two Customs officers conducting a routine inspection subjected the consignment to further examination.
The inspection led to the discovery of an assault rifle, two pistols, 610 rounds of ammunition and other related items.
Deputy Commissioner in charge of Communications and Public Affairs at the GRA, Florence Asante, said the seizure was part of increased scanning and physical examination of consignments at Ghana’s ports of entry and exit.
She explained that Customs had intensified its inspection procedures to identify prohibited and restricted goods being brought into the country without the required authorisation.
The seized items have since been handed over to the Ghana Police Service for further action.
Asante urged importers to comply with Ghana’s laws governing restricted and prohibited goods and to ensure that all consignments are accurately declared.
She also cautioned people who accept packages or consignments on behalf of others to establish their contents before taking responsibility for them.
According to the GRA official, importers must ensure that any restricted goods have the necessary permits and are properly declared to Customs.
She further advised members of the public to exercise due diligence when accepting consignments from third parties to avoid becoming involved in the unlawful importation of restricted items.
Ghana’s customs regulations classify firearms and ammunition as restricted goods, meaning their importation requires the appropriate authorisation.
The latest interception highlights the role of enhanced scanning and physical inspection at Ghana’s ports in detecting undeclared and restricted consignments.
The GRA has reiterated its call for importers and shipping agents to provide accurate information about the contents of goods entering the country and to comply with the relevant laws.
The circumstances surrounding the consignment are expected to form part of further investigations by the Police.
Source: Thepressradio.com
