Prado, Hilux Surf seized as GRA clamps down

Mar 02, 2013 News

Two sports utility vehicles (SUV) believed to have landed in Guyana without the necessary taxes being paid have been seized by the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA).
According to the state’s tax collection agency, the seizures were made in January by its Law Enforcement and Investigation (LEID) arm.
Regarding the seizures, GRA said that it is continuing to work towards achieving its mandate of providing the necessary investigative and, enforcement programmes which are aimed at promoting compliance with the Value Added Tax, Excise Tax, and Income Tax Acts, and the Customs, Trade and Border Laws of Guyana.
Several exercises have been carried out resulting in the seizure of goods and articles and the imposition of fines.
In January, the division seized brand name clothing and alcoholic beverages. Also seized were a black Toyota Prado and a Toyota Hilux Surf.
According to GRA, the exercises were conducted at a number of locations including Georgetown, Kumaka Landing, Port Kaituma, North West District, Montrose, East Coast Demerara, and the West Bank and West Coast Demerara.
“In most instances investigations are completed and the offenders have agreed to make the payments of applicable Customs Duty, Taxes and Fines. However, for some of these cases investigations are ongoing and the necessary course of redress will be taken by the GRA in accordance with the applicable laws which may include actions in the court of law.”
GRA said that the enforcement arm will also continue to target fuel smuggling and contraband in ensuring that these issues are effectively addressed.
“Additionally, the GRA will continue to put systems in place to ensure that its enforcement activities are enhanced. The effectiveness of this, however, is dependent on cooperation from the public as it relates to sharing information on incidents of corruption and illegal activities that are geared at depriving the state of revenue or results in unfair competition with the local manufacturing sector and legitimate importers.”
The agency is calling on citizens to provide information.
It is known that persons have been using Suriname and Brazil to bring vehicles illegally into the country. These are later reportedly outfitted with local number plates with GRA unearthing a number of cases.

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