The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has been petitioned to investigate the alleged unauthorised removal, transfer and disappearance of 28 containers at various stages of clearance at the Tema Port. A petition dated September 29, written by some importers, was addressed to the Commissioner-General of the GRA. The importers identified several Bills of Lading (BL) numbers linked to the containers and called for an urgent investigation into how the consignments were allegedly moved without the knowledge of their owners.
According to the petitioners, the 28 containers were found to be empty, missing, transferred or moved out of the port without authorisation from the owners. The petition stated that the containers were at various stages of clearance when they went missing. The importers reported the matter to the Tema Regional Police Command, with some arrests reportedly made in connection with the case. They are now asking the GRA to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the movement of the containers.
The development follows allegations of illegal removal and diversion of containers from the Tema Port. The incident reportedly came to light after some of the affected owners discovered their goods being offloaded from one of the containers into a warehouse near the GHACEM area in Tema. This raised suspicions about the security and monitoring of containers at the port. An investigation is expected to reveal how the containers were removed or transferred without the owners' knowledge.
The petitioners said they were available to assist the GRA and other relevant authorities with the investigations. They provided the GRA with details of the missing containers, including their BL numbers. The GRA is expected to work with the police and other stakeholders to unravel the mystery surrounding the missing containers. The incident has raised concerns about the safety and security of goods at the Tema Port.
The GRA has a critical role in ensuring that all containers are properly cleared and that goods are not removed or transferred without authorisation. The authority is expected to take steps to prevent such incidents in the future. The investigation is also expected to help recover the missing containers or goods. The Tema Port is a major hub for trade in Ghana, and the incident has raised questions about its security.
The incident has caused concern among importers and traders who use the Tema Port. They are calling for increased security measures to prevent similar incidents in the future. The GRA and other authorities are expected to work together to address these concerns and ensure that the port remains a secure and reliable hub for trade. The investigation is ongoing, and the GRA is expected to provide updates on its progress.
The GRA's investigation into the unauthorised removal of 28 containers from the Tema Port is ongoing. The authority is working with the police and other stakeholders to unravel the mystery surrounding the missing containers. The incident has raised concerns about the safety and security of goods at the port, and the GRA is expected to take steps to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Key points
- - The Ghana Revenue Authority has been petitioned to investigate the alleged unauthorised removal of 28 containers from the Tema Port. - The petition was written by some importers who identified several Bills of Lading numbers linked to the missing containers. - The incident has raised concerns about the safety and security of goods at the Tema Port.
