The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has arrested a British and two Ghanaian accomplices at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) for attempting to smuggle 38 kilograms of compressed substances suspected to be cannabis into the country.
The arrest was made after security personnel intercepted two pieces of luggage containing 25 slabs of the illicit substance.
The suspects were apprehended during a routine inspection at the arrival terminal. Upon further examination, officials discovered the suspected narcotics concealed in the false compartments of the suitcases.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the suspects were working as a group to transport the substances, which were tightly wrapped and labelled in a manner consistent with international drug trafficking methods.
NACOC has confirmed that the substances will be sent to the Ghana Standards Authority for laboratory testing. The suspects are currently in custody and assisting with ongoing investigations. Authorities say the arrests form part of intensified efforts to clamp down on drug trafficking through Ghana’s entry points.
In August, the NACOC arrested the main suspect behind the attempted trafficking of seven slabs of cocaine, weighing a total of 8 kilograms, through Swissport at the Kotoka International Airport. The illegal drug consignment was intercepted during separate attempts on August 13 and 14, 2025, en route to the United Kingdom. Preliminary investigations revealed sophisticated concealment methods intended to bypass security checks at the airport.
According to NACOC, the suspect was apprehended following detailed surveillance and intelligence-led operations. Authorities believe the individual plays a central role in an international drug trafficking network operating between West Africa and Europe. The suspect is currently in custody and assisting with investigations, while NACOC has assured the public of its commitment to clamping down on narcotics smuggling and strengthening airport security protocols.
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