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PM Browne: Routine Spot Checks Begin to Crack Down on Under-Invoicing<\/strong><\/p>

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Prime Minister Gaston Browne says the government has begun routine spot checks of imported containers as part of a wider effort to curb customs fraud and revenue loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a post on Facebook, Browne announced that \u201croutine spot checks of containers with products imported commenced today,\u201d adding that invoices will be audited against the market value of goods and \u201clarge penalties\u201d will be imposed for under-invoicing.<\/p>

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The move follows Browne\u2019s recent pledge to tighten customs oversight and establish a People\u2019s Restitution Fund<\/strong> to collect penalties, interest, and other charges for customs violations. He said proceeds from that fund will go toward financing social programs.<\/p>

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The new inspection regime is part of the government\u2019s push to strengthen transparency and ensure fair revenue collection from importers.<\/p>\n

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