CUSTOMS investigations into vehicles imported under false documentation is progressing on well.
Comptroller of Customs, Nathan Kama highlighted this after revealing a multi-million dollar bust operation involving an unidentified logging company in the country the past few weeks.
This involved a consignment (container) belonging to a logging company who is currently facing a case in court and could not be named, worth $5million (SBD).
The company has since conceded to involving in fraudulent activities had its two vehicles forfeited and had paid a substantial fine of up to $500,000 (SBD).
Mr Kama said that Customs investigations are continuing with reviews of previous entries and import documentations.
“Investigations of past entries are continuing and progressing on well.
“We have identified a good number of suspected importers whom we believe had been involving in fraudulent dealings in the past.
“We will track them down and have warrants served to them once evidences are gathered,” Mr Kama said.
He also warned those who know they have been involved in fraudulent activities in the past to make sure they come forward and report or clear their names because Customs will get to them.
“If you come forward you may not be subjected to having your vehicles or other imported goods forfeited,” Mr Kama said.
By JEREMY INIFIRI
