Ghana Link Network Services Ltd has pushed back against reports that six transit trucks involved in a major tax evasion probe have gone missing, stating that all the vehicles have been accounted for, physically verified, and handed over to customs authorities.
In a firm statement released on Friday, February 20, the company clarified that all 18 trucks linked to Bill of Entry (BOE) 80226125039 were successfully tracked on its electronic monitoring system, countering initial fears that some had evaded detection.
The clarification comes a day after a high-profile joint operation by the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and National Security. That operation led to the interception of 12 trucks loaded with assorted goods—including cooking oil, spaghetti, and tomato paste—along the Dawhenya–Tema Road. Authorities described the incident as a significant case of suspected tax evasion, with the Deputy Minister of Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, revealing that the tax liability on the consignment was initially assessed at GH¢2.6 million but was later re-evaluated to a staggering GH¢85.3 million.
The initial narrative suggested that six of the 18 trucks from the convoy could not be located. However, Ghana Link, which manages the Integrated Customs Management System, insists that its technology never lost sight of the vehicles.
According to the company’s statement, the confusion arose from an enforcement-driven diversion. While all 18 trucks initially followed the declared Akanu–Kulungugu transit route, authorities later directed 11 of them to move to the Tema Customs Transit Yard. Because this yard is not on the approved transit corridor, the system flagged a “route deviation” alert—a feature designed for security, not an indicator that trucks had vanished.
“The alert should be understood as an enforcement-led control measure rather than proof that the trucks had gone missing,” the statement read.
Ghana Link further revealed that the remaining six trucks were never “missing” on its platform. As of Thursday, February 19, and again on Friday morning, field officers from the company physically verified the locations of these vehicles. They were found at various destinations, including Aflao, the Aflao–Accra Toll Booth, and locations in Tsopoli and Dawhenya. A comprehensive report on the findings has since been submitted to the Customs Division for any necessary legal action.
While acknowledging the gravity of suspected breaches in the transit regime, Ghana Link reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the ongoing investigations by the GRA and National Security.
“Our tracking systems are designed to replace uncertainty with evidence by providing real-time visibility over transit movements,” the company stated, pledging its full support for lawful enforcement and the strengthening of government revenue mobilization.
