- June 25, 2026
- Posted by: Mambo
- Category: ZRA News
The Zambia Revenue Authority has intercepted and seized a smuggled Heavy-Duty self-propelled Motor Grader alongside a commercial truck transporting it.
The interception and seizure which occurred on Tuesday 23rd June, 2026 In Kapiri Mposhi, prevented a revenue loss of over K615, 000.
The high value construction equipment was intercepted during anti-smuggling enforcement patrols in the Northern corridor.
Upon interception, the driver of the truck presented customs documentation that initially appeared legitimate but belonged to a completely different and unrelated consignment. Furthermore, to intentionally mislead customs officers, the smugglers used a truck (horse) whose registration number perfectly matched the fake documents whilst the trailer carrying the heavy machinery bore a completely different registration number, serving as a visual disguise to bypass quick customs check-points.
Following the discovery of clear case of outright smuggling, the Zambia Revenue Authority has officially seized the motor grader, the truck (horse) and the trailer used to carry it.
The seizure was made in accordance with the Customs and Excise Act, Chapter 322 of the Laws of Zambia.
The Zambia Revenue Authority remains on high alert to curtail all forms of smuggling to protect vital Government revenue. Taxpayers are strongly urged not to participate in smuggling activities to avoid forfeiture of their consignments and possible prosecution.
