ZRA INTERCEPTS SMUGGLED ALCOHOL MASQUERADING AS RICE AND KAPENTA IN KAPIRI MPOSHI

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In a major breakthrough against smuggling and tax evasion, the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has intercepted two trucks in Kapiri Mposhi carrying concealed alcoholic beverages disguised as rice, kapenta, and shoes.

One of the trucks, with a horsepower of 380, had just 185 kilometers left to complete its 1,100 kilometer journey from Nakonde to Lusaka when alert ZRA officers at the Kapiri checkpoint uncovered the hidden cargo. What had been declared at the Nakonde border as a consignment of rice and kapenta turned out to be boxes of undeclared alcohol.

In a separate but similar case, another truck claiming to be transporting shoes was also found to be carrying concealed alcohol.

ZRA estimates the total revenue loss from the two smuggling attempts at approximately K750,000.

“These cases underscore the serious challenges we continue to face with smuggling and tax evasion,” said a ZRA official. “We are grateful to our officers for their vigilance and commitment to protecting the country’s revenue.”

The Authority has intensified anti smuggling operations across high risk zones, particularly in border areas where such activities are rampant. This includes deploying additional officers, enhancing surveillance with modern technology, and increasing inspections at strategic checkpoints like Kapiri Mposhi.

ZRA is also calling on members of the public to play an active role in combating smuggling by reporting suspicious activities to the nearest ZRA office.

The Authority has reiterated its zero tolerance stance on smuggling, noting that such activities undermine economic growth and deprive the nation of much-needed revenue for development.

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