By Staff Reporter,
The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has intercepted seven vehicles in Kapiri Mposhi in connection with transit fraud, averting a potential revenue loss of over K263,000.
In a statement to Mafken News, ZRA Corporate Communications Manager Oliver Nzala said the seized vehicles include a Toyota Vanguard, Toyota Mark X, Toyota Probox, Toyota Wish, Suzuki Splash, and a Mazda CX-5.
Mr. Nzala explained that the vehicles were allegedly being transported to the Democratic Republic of Congo via Mokambo Border Post using falsified customs clearance documents.
He said verification processes revealed that the documents belonged to an entirely different consignment involving sulphur, bulk containers, and other vehicles.
Mr. Nzala further noted that the smugglers attempted to bypass ZRA checkpoints by using unauthorised routes in a bid to evade the payment of duties and taxes.
He warned that the Authority remains vigilant in combating all forms of smuggling to protect government revenue.
