The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has set up a team to investigate some staff members and alleged incidents of bribery at the country’s Eastern and Western borders.

This follows the incidents captured in JoyNews’ latest documentary ‘Porous Borders’ by Kwetey Nartey. The exposé revealed how some traders bribe customs officials to smuggle goods from neighbouring countries into Ghana.

In a statement issued to the Ghana News Agency on Tuesday, July 30, GRA, the country’s revenue mobilization body, said the investigation by the Committee was to also find out ways that smugglers evaded the payment of taxes and duties allegedly with the assistance of some Customs officers.

Additionally, the investigative team would assess any security vulnerabilities at the border points highlighted.

“GRA wishes to thank Joy FM for their work and assures the trading community and the general public that the Authority will provide information on the outcomes of the investigation and sanctions meted out,” the statement said.

“We remain committed to our core mandate of mobilising revenue for national development,” the statement added.

Find full statement below: