Gold Worth U.S.$223,000 Seized On Its Way to Zanzibar

The Tanzania Ports Authority, in collaboration with security agencies in Dar es Salaam, has impounded 6.244kg of gold that was due to be transported illegally to Zanzibar.

Gold is commonly formed into bars for use in monetary exchange.

TPA Director General, Engineer Deusdedith Kakoko

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