Fight Against Illicit Trade : Contraband Medicines, Fake Whisky Impounded

The determination of the Cameroon Customs department to curb the circulation of contraband goods in the country is evident in two separate operations carried out recently in the Littoral and South West regions. 
The action in the Littoral region, September 12, 2020 masterminded by the Bonaberi Customs brigade led to the seizure of at least one ton of contraband medications. According to Customs officials, the goods were intercepted in a public transport bus during a routine check at the Bekoko Customs post. Custom officers revealed that the goods were coming from the North West region but the driver pretended that he was coming from Kumba to stop in Douala.
Meanwhile, on September 5, 2020 Customs impounded a consignment of empty bottles and cartons of whisky destined to manufacture fake contents in Mudeka, South West region of the country. The operation carried out by the Limbe Customs brigade led to the seizure of some 224 empty cartons and 72 empty bottles of diverse whisky brands. Some of them include Black label, Chivas, Johny Walker. As for how the products were seized, Customs officials explain that after getting reliable information, they intercepted a vehicle carrying two bags of empty cartons and bottles of whisky. The officials add that the bags were loaded in Buea and were heading to Douala. The d...