Ghana Link Sets the Record Straight: Scanners at KIA Cargo Village Are Fully Operational
In a swift and decisive move, Ghana Link Network Services Ltd, the operators behind Ghana’s Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS), have vehemently refuted recent media reports claiming that scanning equipment at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) Cargo Village is non-functional. These allegations suggested an alarming over-reliance on sniffer dogs for detecting narcotics and other contraband at Ghana’s crucial ports of entry. Ghana Link, a key player in the nation’s customs technology landscape, has dismissed these assertions as baseless, underscoring the integrity of the country’s border security infrastructure.
Addressing Misinformation on Border Security Technology
On Monday, July 14, 2025, Ghana Link issued a comprehensive statement, sighted by GhanaWeb Business, labeling the claims as “false, misleading, and damaging to the integrity of Ghana’s border security systems and the private entities mandated to safeguard them.” The company categorically affirmed that all scanners deployed at the KIA Cargo Village are indeed “fully functional and operational.” Providing specific details to counter the misinformation, Ghana Link highlighted the presence of five advanced scanners at the facility: four dedicated to processing exports and one specifically for imports. The company assured the public that these critical pieces of equipment are consistently “maintained and functioning optimally.” Further emphasizing the robustness of their system, Ghana Link pointed out that the export scanners, vital for Ghana’s international trade, are manufactured by the renowned French firm Smiths Heimann, a testament to the quality and reliability of the technology underpinning Ghana’s border security efforts.
Ghana Link’s clarification is crucial in reinforcing public confidence in Ghana’s robust border security measures, which integrate modern technology with other detection methods. The company’s prompt response underscores its commitment to transparency and the effective operation of Ghana’s customs and trade facilitation systems, ensuring that national security remains uncompromised through advanced technological applications.
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