Officers of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) stationed at the Gagbiri Inland Checkpoint within the Tempane District under the Pulimakom Sector Command have intercepted two drums of cocoa beans, which were being smuggled into Togo.
The Officers, acting on intelligence, intercepted the two drums of cocoa beans loaded on a tricycle heading towards Togo through Wurianaga an unapproved road. The owner of the goods bolted on seeing the Officers.
Investigations have, however, commenced to apprehend the owner of the suspected cocoa beans.
In a related development, the Comptroller-General of Immigration, Kwame Asuah Takyi (Esq.) has directed all Border Commanders to intensify patrols along known unapproved routes frequented used by smugglers and engage community members on the negative impact smuggling has on the economy.
