The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has intercepted 45 gallons of petrol being smuggled into Togo at the Aflao Sector Command.
In a statement signed by the Head of Public Affairs of GIS, Mr. Amoako-Atta he revealed that the exercise which took place last Wednesday, August 28, 2024 was led by Assistant Superintendent of Immigration (ASI) Richmond Wuntah Awuni who acted on intelligence during routine patrols at Pillar 12, an unapproved route.
Mr. Amoako-Atta continued that the 45 gallons of fuel have been handed over to the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) whiles investigations are still underway to apprehend the culprits.
Below is the full Statement;
Officers of the Aflao Sector Command of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) last Wednesday intercepted 45 gallons of petrol being smuggled into Togo.
This was achieved after a patrol team led by Assistant Superintendent of Immigration (ASI) Richmond Wuntah Awuni acted on intelligence during routine patrols at Pillar 12, an unapproved route.The team uncovered the 45 gallons of fuel to be smuggled to Togo hidden in an uncompleted building nearby.
The interception of the fuel comes on the heels of a recent directive from the Comptroller-General of Immigration (CGI) Kwame Asuah Takyi (Esq) to all Border Commanders to heighten patrols at the borders as part of efforts to secure the borders in the face of terrorist threats and cross border crimes.
The 45 gallons of fuel have been handed over to the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) whiles investigations are still underway to apprehend the culprits.
The Ghana Immigration Service is hereby cautioning border residents to desist from allowing their facilities to be used by miscreants in activities that can disrupt national security.
SGD.
- AMOAKO-ATTA
ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF IMMIGRATION
HEAD OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
