Gunfire erupts between Police and Customs at Bawku checkpoint over smuggling dispute

A violent confrontation between police and Customs officials occurred at the Missiga Immigration Service checkpoint in Bawku on October 9, 2024.

The clash erupted when police blocked a Customs inspection of a truck suspected of smuggling cocoa beans to Togo.

Tensions escalated to gunfire, prompting military intervention to restore order.

This incident highlights ongoing concerns about coordination among security agencies in Ghana, especially regarding the persistent issue of cocoa smuggling across borders.