Business News of Thursday, 5 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comOfficers of the Preventive Unit of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Customs Division have intercepted and seized 560 units of CHANG FANG diesel engines at the Golden Jubilee Terminal at Tema Port, in what authorities suspect is equipment intended for illegal small-scale mining (galamsey) operations. The seizure was made during a routine cargo inspection after vigilant customs officers flagged the consignment for further examination. GRA intercepts 146.9 million Tramadol tablets at Tema PortThe Commissioner-General of the GRA, Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, commended the officers involved for their integrity and commitment to protecting the national interest. The GRA said the interception forms part of ongoing efforts to clamp down on supply chains that support illegal mining, which continues to pose a major threat to Ghana’s rivers, forests, and ecological stability. Meanwhile, Customs officials at Tema have intensified cargo screening measures as government agencies step up the fight against galamsey logistics networks operating through the country’s ports.

Source: GhanaWeb March 06, 2026 06:34 UTC