A large quantity of uncustomed imported cigarettes seized by the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) in the region has been destroyed at the Dompoase Landfill site in Kumasi.
They were picked up from the various business points in the metropolis.
The items were picked up at Adum at the central market during a swoop by officials of the Customs Excise and Preventive Division of the GRA.
The largest chunk was seized at Adum-Pampaso where 92 cartons of cigarettes were found wit a business man.
The items were meant to be sold at markets in countries in the sub-region especially Mali and Burkina Faso.
The destruction was witnessed by the Police, Fire Service and the media.
Speaking in an interview, the Regional CEPS Commander, Mawusi Esi Dadjo said the items were seized in separate swoops in May and June this year.
She explained that under the Customs and Preventive Law, it is illegal for items for any kind to be imported through unapproved entry points.
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