CUSTOMS

The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has intercepted a cargo truck destined for Burkina Faso that had diverted its route to a warehouse in Kumasi, Citi News reports. The truck, loaded with fish, was being monitored by officers who uncovered the illegal diversion. Assistant Commissioner Vivian Glover, the Ashanti Regional Commander of Customs, confirmed the incident and stated that investigations are underway. "The consignment was meant for Burkina Faso, and we typically place a tracking device on such shipments to monitor their movement. The truck was supposed to pass through Kumasi, but we noticed it had deviated…

Customs To Absorb NABCO Staff Full Time The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) will absorb some of its Nation Builders Corps (NABCO) personnel into permanent employment through a conscious programme at the end of the year.The Commissioner of Customs, Col Kwadwo Damoah (retd), said those selected would undergo training at the Customs Academy after which they would be engaged as full-time officers. He said the GRA Board had given consent for the Customs Division to recruit some staff in view of the high number of officers who had retired in recent years. Staffing Addressing officers in the…