The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has arrested a 43-year-old freight forwarder in Tema in connection with the seizure of approximately 2.6 tonnes of cocaine at the Port of Valencia in Spain.
A source at NACOC confirmed the arrest, indicating that the suspect, who operates in Community 1, Tema, was picked up by officers at about 3:00 pm on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the consignment was brought to the freight forwarding company by an agent who allegedly provided the information required to prepare and process customs documentation on behalf of the exporters.
“Further investigations indicate that the shipment was brought to the company by an agent, who allegedly supplied the information required for the preparation and processing of the customs documentation on behalf of the exporters,” the source disclosed.
The suspect is currently being held by NACOC to assist with ongoing investigations.
“The suspect is currently in NACOC cells assisting with ongoing investigations,” the source said.
The Commission is also pursuing other individuals suspected of having links to the shipment.
“The Commission is also pursuing efforts to locate and arrest others involved,” the source added.
The arrest follows the interception of the cocaine consignment by Spanish authorities at the Port of Valencia in August 2026.
Investigations are expected to establish the full circumstances surrounding the shipment and identify other individuals who may have been involved in the attempted trafficking of the narcotics.
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