The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has intercepted a consignment of 97 bales of imitation wax prints and 10 new Yamaha Aerox motorbikes concealed in a Burkina Faso-registered cargo truck at the Techiman checkpoint.
The seizure followed an operation on Thursday, November 5, 2026, when Customs officers stopped a DAF XF cargo truck with registration number BF2798G303 for inspection.
A search of the vehicle reportedly uncovered the concealed goods hidden beneath bags of dry okro powder and empty glass bottles, prompting officers to escort the truck to the Sunyani Regional Office for a more comprehensive examination.
The subsequent inspection revealed 97 bales of imitation wax prints, representing approximately 58,200 yards of fabric, alongside 10 brand-new, unpacked Yamaha Aerox motorbikes with a 155cc engine capacity.
According to Customs, the items were classified as uncustomed goods because the required import duties and clearance procedures had not been completed.
The estimated duty payable on the textile consignment alone stands at GH¢465,186.90. The assessment was calculated using a Free on Board (FOB) value of US$52,962, together with applicable freight, insurance, import duty, Value Added Tax (VAT), levies and other statutory charges.
Following the discovery, Customs issued five Notices of Seizure, numbered 0015388, 0015392, 0015393, 0015394 and 0015395, on November 11, 2026. The notices invoke provisions of the Customs Act, 2015 (Act 891), under which the seized items are considered liable to forfeiture.
Some of the notices identify Sansadogo Mohammed in connection with the motorbikes, while another was addressed to individuals identified as “Dabil” and “Perpetual” in relation to the textile consignment.
The seizure documents further indicate that any person seeking to contest the forfeiture must submit a written claim within one calendar month. Failure to do so could result in the goods being treated as lawfully forfeited and subsequently disposed of in accordance with the directions of the Commissioner.
The intercepted goods have since been deposited at the Sunyani Regional Office state warehouse pending further administrative action.
