ZRA INTERCEPTS 1,643 BOXES OF SMUGGLED GOODS
The Zambia Revenue Authority -ZRA- has intercepted a fraudulent shipment declared as containing shoe soles, glue, and shoe heels by Dronewave Investments Limited.
However, upon physical inspection, authorities discovered that the truck was purely carrying undeclared shoes and slippers.
According to ZRA Corporate Communications Manager Oliver Nzala, 1, 295 boxes of slippers and 348 boxes of shoes were not declared, respectively, translating to 46, 620 pairs of slippers and 8,280 pairs of shoes being smuggled into the country.
Mr. Nzala says the attempt by Dronewave Investments Limited to evade customs duties by falsely declaring lower-duty items resulted in a revenue loss of K215,000 to the Government of the republic of Zambia.
Mr. Nzala says ZRA is strongly warning importers and agents involved in similar schemes that they will face severe penalties, including hefty fines and potential prosecution.
He says the Authority further warns that agents found to be involved in such illicit practices will also have their licenses revoked.