Q FM Africa's Modern Radio
The Zambia Revenue Authority has unearthed a scam used by importers to smuggle alcohol into the country by concealing it under coal.
ZRA Acting Corporate Communications Manager Oliver Nzala says this discovery comes after ZRA intercepted two trucks in kazungula carrying 1,202 cases of assorted alcoholic drinks, 11 loose bottles concealed under coal fines.
Mr. Nzala says the seized items could have led to a loss of over k2.6 million if not intercepted.
He says the respective trucks had customs clearance documents pertaining to consignments of coal fines, which was visible on first sight, but no declaration was raised for the concealed alcohol.