GRA seizes firecrackers, other goods

Law Enforcement & Investigation Division (LEID) officers of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) in an exercise conducted on October 17, 2025,s seized a large quantity of fire crackers and other un-customed goods within the Stabroek Market, Georgetown.

Several persons are assisting the Customs Law Enforcement officers with the ongoing investigations, and arrests have been made. This follows an operation two days ago 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.

The Revenue Authority wishes to remind the general public of its “zero tolerance” approach against smuggling and other illegal activities and takes this opportunity to encourage persons involved in such activities to cease and desist therefrom, and bring themselves into compliance with the nation’s Tax, Trade and Border laws.

The Authority further advises that failure to comply may 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 (GRA press release)