{"id":253537,"date":"2024-11-20T17:27:18","date_gmt":"2024-11-20T17:27:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/20\/53-pistols-74-magazines-live-rounds-uncovered-at-tema-port\/"},"modified":"2024-11-20T17:27:18","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T17:27:18","slug":"53-pistols-74-magazines-live-rounds-uncovered-at-tema-port","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/20\/53-pistols-74-magazines-live-rounds-uncovered-at-tema-port\/","title":{"rendered":"53 pistols, 74 magazines, live rounds uncovered at Tema Port"},"content":{"rendered":"<br><div id=\"article-text\">\n                       \n                        \n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has seized a 40-foot container at the Tema Port. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The container numbered MEDU4496951 was shipped from the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Officials found 53 pistols, 74 magazines, and 65 live rounds of ammunition concealed in suitcases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10032642014 lazyload ewww_webp_lazy_load\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-55-38.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"444\" data-eio-rwidth=\"788\" data-eio-rheight=\"444\" src-webp=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-55-38.jpg.webp\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-55-38.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10032642014\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The shipment, which had been falsely declared as containing vehicles and personal effects, was intercepted on November 4, 2024, following thorough investigations by the GRA\u2019s Intelligence and Preventive Units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/WhatsApp-Video-2024-11-20-at-16.02.32.mp4\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Commissioner of Customs, Brig Gen Zibrim Ayorrogo confirmed the development and stated, \u201cArrests have been made, and investigations are ongoing to unravel the full details of the shipment and its intended recipients.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10032642015 lazyload ewww_webp_lazy_load\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-55-39.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"771\" height=\"436\" data-eio-rwidth=\"771\" data-eio-rheight=\"436\" src-webp=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-55-39.jpg.webp\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-55-39.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10032642015\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brigadier General Zibrim Ayorrogo also warned that anyone who imports ammunition without the requisite license or permit is committing a crime and will be made to face the full extent of the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/WhatsApp-Audio-2024-11-20-at-15.17.41.mp3\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The agent and consignees who were arrested have been granted bail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Customs Division has assured the public of its commitment to safeguarding Ghana\u2019s borders and preventing the illegal importation of arms and other contraband.<\/p>\n\n                <p><strong>DISCLAIMER: <\/strong>The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.<\/p>      \n               \n <!-- Post Tags -->\n                \n\n                        \n\n    \n                                 \n                                             \n                    <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has seized a 40-foot container at the Tema Port. 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