The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) says it has intercepted arms at the Paga Border Post, leading to the arrest of a Chinese national and his Ghanaian accomplice.

The two were in a Burkina Faso-registered Toyota RAV4 car numbered 0919G203. On reaching the Ghana side of the border, they attempted to evade Immigration control by speeding off.

Inspector Ebenezer Badu and AICO Charles Taali who were on duty gave them a hot chase which led to the interception and arrest of Mr Zhou Quan, the Chinese; and Mr Awato Kwame, his Ghanaian accomplice.

A search conducted on the vehicle revealed two Chinese pump action guns (Golden Eagle), eleven packs of body amour bags, two jack knives, fifteen electronic gold scales, three phones, one pack of suspected gold ore, GHC147,160.00, CFA51,000.00 and USD330.00.

This seizure highlights the ongoing efforts to curb illegal activities at the nation's borders.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter) dated July 15, the Service commended the vigilance of its Immigration Officers at the Paga Border Post.

IMMIGRATION SERVICE INTECEPTS ARMS AT PAGA BORDER POST

The vigilance of Immigration Officers at the Paga Border Post has led to the interception and arrest of a Chinese national and his Ghanaian accomplice. pic.twitter.com/KFQ9ythsev

— Ghana Immigration Service (@Gha_Immigration) July 15, 2024

Their attentiveness and dedication were crucial in ensuring the successful interception and subsequent arrests.

The post stated, "The vigilance of our Immigration Officers at the Paga Border Post has led to the interception and arrest of a Chinese national and his Ghanaian accomplice." 

It indicated that it will continue its constant surveillance and proactive measures in maintaining national security.