Several arrested for firecrackers, other uncustomed goods – GRA

Last Updated on Friday, 17 October 2025, 21:56 by Writer

The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) on Friday said a large quantity of firecrackers and other uncustomed goods have been seized within the Stabroek Market, and a number of persons have been arrested.

The operation was conducted on Friday by GRA’s Law Enforcement & Investigation Division (LEID).

“Several persons are assisting the customs officers with the ongoing investigations, and arrests have been made,” GRA said in a statement.

The seizure of the items and the arrest of persons, the GRA said, followed an operation on Wednesday in the Berbice area, where another large quantity of firecrackers was seized, persons arrested, and handed over to the police.

“In keeping with protocol, all such explosive items (the said firecrackers) were handed over to the police for eventual disposal and the relevant charges to be made,” GRA said.

The Revenue Authority reminded the public of its “zero tolerance” approach against smuggling and other illegal activities and took that opportunity to encourage persons involved in such activities to “cease and desist” from doing so and to “bring themselves into compliance with the nation’s Tax, Trade and Border laws.”

The Authority warned that failure to comply might result in charges being instituted for breach of the provisions of the Customs Act, Chapter 82:01 or in accordance with the laws administered therein.

Persons can report smuggling activities by calling 227-6060 ext. 3201, 3204, 3205, 3208 or 3216.