Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has disclosed that the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the Customs Division will, from 2026, roll out a nationwide offensive against smuggling to protect local industries and safeguard national revenue.<\/p>\n
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Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Friday, November 14, Dr Forson said the coordinated operation, led particularly by the Preventive Division of Customs, will mark a renewed government commitment to tackling the long\u2011standing challenge of illicit trade.<\/p>\n
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He underscored the threat posed by smuggling, which he stated undermines the country\u2019s revenue mobilisation efforts while placing local businesses at a competitive disadvantage. \u201c<\/p>\n
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Smuggling affects the country in many ways, leading to revenue loss and other issues. We have to find a way to stop it,\u201d he stressed.<\/p>\n
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Outlining the government\u2019s planned enforcement approach, the Minister said smugglers will face stricter sanctions under the new regime. \u201cThe best way to deal with it is when you catch them, do not give them their goods. Confiscate and sell. When they lose their capital, the information will go out there, and they will stop,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n
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According to him, the survival of local businesses depends heavily on curbing the influx of illegal goods that distort market prices and weaken domestic production. \u201cSmuggling is not making the work of local businesses survive. We have to fight smuggling,\u201d[jeg_weather location=”” auto_location=”false” count=”4″ item=”show”] he added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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