Government has placed a temporary ban on the importation of excavators as it strengthens fight against illegal mining among others.
The ban takes effect from May 1, 2019.
A statement from the Transport Ministry says the directive will remain so until further notice.
The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting which took place on March 27, 2019.
“This has become necessary following government’s decision to regulate the use of excavators, especially in its efforts to combat the illegal mining phenomenon, popularly referred to as galamsey”.
The statement dated April 1 was signed by the Minister of Transport Kwaku Ofori Asiamah.
Urging the public to comply with the directive, the statement added, ” the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority and Ministry of Trade and Industry have taken note of the directive by Cabinet”.
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