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The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has impounded a light containerised truck that was found carrying 300 cases of Konyagi beer, concealed beneath sacks of kapenta, potatoes, and clothes.
The truck, bearing registration number BLC 3320, is currently held at the ZRA Makeni Yard in Lusaka after being intercepted by ZRA officers on July 19, 2025, in Kapiri Mposhi. It was subsequently escorted to Lusaka for further investigation.
ZRA Senior Corporate Affairs Officer, Robert Zawe, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Wednesday, describing it as a clear case of concealment, which constitutes smuggling under Zambian law.
Zawe stated that both the beer and the truck had been seized.
“Had the truck not been intercepted, the government would have lost K418,135.43 in tax revenue,” Zawe revealed.
He added that the declared items for transportation included kapenta, potatoes, and motor vehicle rims, but the Konyagi beer was not declared, indicating an intent to evade tax obligations.
“This is a pure case of concealment, which is another form of smuggling. We are therefore proceeding to seize both the undeclared goods and the vessel used,” Zawe said.
He further warned that ZRA mobile enforcement teams remained on high alert to curb smuggling activities across the country.
Zawe urged transporters to be vigilant and ensure all goods they transport were accurately declared to avoid seizure of their vehicles and additional penalties.
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