By Stanley Senya, GNA
Accra, Oct. 22, GNA – Security agencies have seized eight pistols and 400 blank cartridges during a joint inspection operation at the Takoradi Integrated Terminal (TIT).
The weapons were discovered concealed in a black bag during the inspection of a container declared under a Bill of Entry (BOE).
Information from the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) indicated that the seized items comprised six mini-GAP pistols, one Bruni 96 automatic pistol, one Bruni Model 84 pistol, and eight packs of blank cartridges, each containing 50 rounds.
The inspection was carried out by a joint team comprising officers from the Customs Division of the GRA, National Security operatives, personnel from the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI), and operators of the terminal.
The items were identified in the presence of the declarant, Royal Frontline Logistics Limited, and the importer, Alhassan Musah.
According to the GRA, further examination of the container was suspended due to adverse weather conditions and the late hour.
The container was subsequently secured with seal numbers Y008621 and 216211, pending a full physical examination scheduled for the following morning.
The seized weapons, together with the bag in which they were concealed, were transferred to the Customs Division Collection Armoury for safekeeping and further investigation.
The transfer was effected under Seizure Notice Number 0027834.
The statement said the Regional Police Command had been notified of the seizure, while the Regional Crime Officer documented details of the exhibits and persons involved to support ongoing investigations.
Authorities said investigations were underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the attempted importation of the weapons.
GNA
Edited by Lydia Kukua Asamoah