Ghana Link Network Services Ltd, operators of the Integrated Customs Management Systems (ICUMS) has rejected media reports suggesting that scanners at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) Cargo Village are broken down, hence Ghana is currently relying solely on sniffer dogs to intercept narcotics and contraband.
According to the company, the reports are false and misleading, intended to damage Ghana’s integrity in stopping narcotics and contraband from leaving and entering the country.
“We categorically refute this claim as entirely false, misleading, and damaging to the integrity of Ghana’s border security systems and the companies entrusted with safeguarding these critical national assets”, a statement issued by the company on July 14, 2025 said.
It clarified that there are currently up to five fully functional and operational scanners deployed at Kotoka International Airport Cargo Village belonging to Ghana Link Network Services Ltd.
Details of the scanners below
1. Smiths Heimann 180180 2is PRO – Swissport
2. Smiths Heimann 180180 2is – AGCPC (Air Ghana Cargo Processing Centre)
3. Smiths Heimann 180180 2is PRO – Aviance
4. Smiths Heimann 180180 2is – Aviance
Ghana Link explained that all four export scanners are manufactured by Smiths Heimann, in France, a globally recognised leader in airport security technology, and are operating at optimal efficiency.
It added that the company has Rapiscan Eagle A25 located at KIA Cargo Import Section manufactured by Rapiscan Systems, which is a combination of Rapiscan and AS&E all from the United States — only three in Africa.
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