–arrests one during East Coast bust

AN intelligence-led operation on Tuesday by the Law Enforcement and Investigation Division (LEID) of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has resulted in a large quantity of uncustomed alcohol being confiscated at a location on the East Coast of Demerara.

According to the GRA, the haul, which included about 50 cases of assorted uncustomed foreign alcoholic beverages, has a revenue value of approximately $6M. One person was arrested and subsequently put on bail.

The GRA said that it has been relentless in its pursuit of smugglers, acting in accordance with the law, and that once caught, perpetrators and their accomplices can be fined up to three times the value of the smuggled items, in addition to those being seized.

According to the revenue body, it will continue to put systems in place to ensure its enforcement activities are enhanced. “Assistance is always welcome from the public as it relates to sharing information on incidents of corruption and illegal activities that are geared towards reducing the payment of the correct duties and taxes that ultimately deprives the State of revenue,” the GRA said.

Persons with information can utilise various methods of providing information to LEID by calling the Agency on telephone numbers 227-6060 or 227-8222, extensions 3201-3208.