Tanzania, July 27 -- Dar es Salaam. The government has seized smuggled gold weighing 4,402.20 grammes and valued at Sh1.238 billion in Kiluvya, Dar es Salaam, recovering more than Sh108.3 million in taxes and statutory fees.

The seizure was announced by the Minister for Minerals, Anthony Mavunde, during a press briefing in Dar es Salaam.

Mr Mavunde said the gold was confiscated on July 25, 2026, during an operation targeting the illegal transportation of minerals.

"The seizure was carried out in Kiluvya as part of ongoing efforts to enforce laws governing the trade and movement of minerals," he said.

Following the operation, the gold was deposited at the Bank of Tanzania (BoT), where it was sealed under mineral identification numbers ...