On 14 December, The Citizen reported that the minerals minister has ordered the immediate suspension of 3 officers of Chunya Mineral Centre over their alleged involvement in smuggling.  It is alleged that traders smuggled 15.4 kg of gold said to involve 5 people (including 2 police officers) of 6 counts over their alleged involvement in mineral smuggling.

https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/tanzania-mineral-minister-suspends-officers-over-smuggling-of-sh2-billion-gold-3228448

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Chartered Legal Executive and former senior manager with Isle of Man Customs and Excise, where I was (amongst other things) Sanctions Officer (for UN/EU sanctions), Export Licensing Officer and Manager of the Legal-Library & Collectorate Support Section View all posts by raytodd2017