URA Puts 18 Vietnamese Ivory Smugglers On ‘Wanted List’

By Francis Otucu

In line with an ongoing investigations into a case of smuggling and possession of contraband goods, the Uganda Revenue Authority has put 18 Vietnamese on its list of wanted persons.

The 18 are: Thai Xuan Phuong (M), Dinh Van Quan alias Tonny (M), Dinh Van Chung (M), Vo Quoc Trinh (M), Thai Xuan Tuan alias UNK (M), Do Trong Ha alias Hoang Ha (M), Tran Van Cao alias UNK (M), Vu Van Huan alias Jimm (M) and Trinh Trung Dung alias UNK (M). Others are Le Viet Quyen alias UNK (M), Ha Chan Chinh alias UNK (M), Le Dinh Quan alias Le Quan (M), Nguyen Van Linh alias Zou (M), Nguyen Van Thanh alias UNK (M), Pham Trong Phuc alias UNK (M), Nguyen Van Pha alias UNK (M), Nguyen Van Viet alias UNK (M) and Hoang Van Hau alias UNK (M).

According to URA, the Vietnamese, all still at large, were part of those arrested recently at Elegu border while ferrying Ivory and pangolin scales concealed in timber, an act the authority say is contrary to sections 200 and 202 of the East African Community Customs Management Act 2004 (as amended).

“We appeal to anyone with information leading to their arrest to contact Customs Intelligence Unit (on Telephone Numbers 256772141090/256772140366),” part of URA’s statement released through the media, indicates.