The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has seized 436 pistols, 26 packs of 50 pieces of ammunition and pepper spray at Tema port on Friday.
The container described on arrival at the Tema port as containing personal effects, household goods and a carding machine was flagged as ‘Red Channel”.
According to the Authority, “after examination, 18 packages identified as restricted items were found in the container. These include 436 Pistols (side arms), 26 packs of 50 pieces of ammunition and a 40ml piece of pepper spray.
The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has confirmed the seizure of some pistols and ammunition at the Tema Port.
A statement from the GRA said the Authority in collaboration with some state authorities at the Tema Port impounded a 20-footer container containing 436 pistols, 26 packs of 50 pieces of ammunition and 1(40millimetre) piece of pepper spray, that were illegally imported from Turkey into Ghana.
The arms and ammunition were found to have been concealed in personal effects made up of clothing, shoes and bags among other items.
