ZRA SEIZES OVER 13,600 CASES OF SMUGGLED ALCOHOL

The Zambia Revenue Authority has sized Six (6) truck carrying assorted smuggled alcoholic beverages with a revenue loss of over K4.4 million.

The interceptions were made in Four days at the Kafue checkpoint for various offenses ranging from Undervaluation and Misclassification, Origin Fraud, Under-declaration and Outright Smuggling.

All the goods were imported using the Kazungula One Stop Border Post (OSBP).

The goods seized include 11,442 cases of Spirit Coolers (1430), 148 cases of Four Cousins Natural Sweet Wine and 2,290 cases of assorted whiskies.

The Zambia Revenue Authority would like to remind importers and transporters involved in similar schemes that they risk having their goods and trucks seized and forfeited to the state as well as face prosecution in the Courts of Law.

By taking decisive action against these fraudulent activities, the Authority aims to promote legitimate trade. All importers are encouraged to make correct declarations of goods being imported.

Furthermore, the general public and transporters are encouraged to report any potential cases of smuggling to the Zambia Revenue Authority.

Issued by

Oliver Nzala

ZRA Corporate Communications Manager