{"id":41364,"date":"2025-11-21T16:47:04","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T14:47:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/?p=41364"},"modified":"2025-11-21T16:47:04","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T14:47:04","slug":"anti-smuggling-unit-foils-major-shisha-smuggling-attempt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/21\/anti-smuggling-unit-foils-major-shisha-smuggling-attempt\/","title":{"rendered":"Anti-Smuggling Unit Foils Major Shisha Smuggling Attempt"},"content":{"rendered":"

Some of the items intercepted\/photo by SSRA <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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By Alan Clement<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has announced the successful interception of a major smuggling operation involving illicit Shisha products concealed in two trucks entering the country from Uganda.<\/p>\n

According to officials, the Anti-Smuggling Unit stopped the vehicles on November 17, 2025, at the Fogei border point after officers noticed inconsistencies in the traders\u2019 declarations.<\/p>\n

The trucks, which were reportedly transporting maize flour, were escorted to Juba for further verification.<\/p>\n

Deputy Commissioner for Compliance and Enforcement, Col. Joseph Wani Loku, said a detailed inspection in Juba uncovered thousands of hidden Shisha cartons buried beneath legitimate goods.<\/p>\n

\u201cUpon reaching Juba, our team conducted a detailed inspection and discovered hidden items particularly Shisha, also known as raw tobacco which had not been declared at the point of entry,\u201d Col. Loku said.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne truck contained about 820 cartons of Shisha, while the other carried approximately 1,200 cartons, making a total of 2,000 cartons.\u201d<\/p>\n

He said the trader deliberately mixed Shisha with maize flour and mattresses to disguise the illicit cargo.<\/p>\n

Col. Loku added that such concealment tactics reflect the growing sophistication of smuggling networks targeting South Sudan\u2019s borders.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe remain vigilant and committed to cracking down on smuggling activities that threaten our economy and public health,\u201d he stressed.<\/p>\n

The seized goods are now in government custody as authorities investigate those behind the attempted illegal import.<\/p>\n

Assistant Commissioner of the Anti-Smuggling Unit, Mboriman Edward Mbory, praised his officers for what he described as proactive field work and quick response.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis success resulted from diligent ground operations and thorough investigations,\u201d Mbory said.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter offloading the cargo, we confirmed that our suspicions were correct the goods were not just maize flour but were mixed with illicit Shisha.\u201d<\/p>\n

He said the latest operation demonstrates that the unit remains fully operational and ready to intensify enforcement nationwide.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe anti-smuggling unit is alive, and we will continue carrying out more operations like this,\u201d Mbory said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese efforts will continue until smuggling is minimized or stopped completely. Traders must declare their goods properly at the entry points, otherwise they will be intercepted and scrutinized here.\u201d<\/p>\n

The bust highlights persistent challenges at South Sudan\u2019s borders, where customs authorities continue to battle revenue leakages, illicit trade, and deceptive import practices.<\/p>\n

The SSRA said it will sustain its enforcement operations to safeguard national revenue and protect public health.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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