A taskforce, comprising the Tree Crop Development Authority, the Oil Palm Development Association of Ghana, the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, and National Security, on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, embarked on an exercise to crack down on smuggled vegetable oil at some market centres.
During a swoop, eight shops were ordered to cease operations for allegedly selling smuggled vegetable oil, while some shop attendants were picked up for investigation.
The swoop exercise began in the Greater Accra Region and some parts of the Central Region with the taskforce visiting shops in Mallam Market, McCarthy Hill, Adabraka and Kasoa.
At McCarthy Hill, the taskforce instructed Perfect End Logistics to cease operations due to suspected smuggled vegetable oil found at its facility, despite claims by shop attendants that the oil was locally produced.
Paul Amaning, the head of the taskforce, emphasized the need for proof of legitimate importation, particularly after identifying “Made in Malaysia” markings on the products.