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CEPS destroys contraband
goods against public clamor
Akpatoeme(V/R), July 14, Ghanadot/GNA- Officials of the
Customs Excise and Preventive Service (CEPS) and
Environmental Health Department at Aflao last Friday came
under intense pressure from the public to temporary suspend
the destruction of a large quantity of assorted unwholesome
contraband goods at Akpatoeme near Penyi.
The destruction, however, took place at a remote location
later.
Inhabitants from the surrounding communities besieged the
original destruction site at Akpatoeme and struggled among
themselves and with the officials, in attempts to retrieve
some of the goods, even from the blazing fire.
Some of the items destroyed were ivory, pornographic
materials, pharmaceuticals, including Chinese made sex
stimulants, alcoholic beverages, mosquito coils and sleek
knives.
Others were medicated soap, cigarettes, un-matched shoes and
sandals, paints and pirated compact discs (CDs).
Mr. William Adzraku, Senior Collector of CEPS, who led the
team, told the GNA that the Service has stepped up its
operations to deal with increasing attempts at smuggling
contraband goods into the country.
He appealed to the border communities to avoid aiding the
smugglers and assist with vital information towards
safeguarding the country's interest and security.
Mr. John Ametepe, Chief Environmental Officer in charge of
the Aflao border said the smuggling of unwholesome goods
including pharmaceuticals into the country, needed to be
checked thoroughly, in order to protect the health of the
citizenry.
GNA
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