A GhanaWeb report indicates that officers from the Narcotics Control Commission intercepted two individuals at the Aflao border on Saturday evening. The suspects were allegedly found in possession of approximately five kilograms of a white powdery substance suspected to be cocaine. The commission officials conducted the operation as part of heightened surveillance efforts at the border crossing.
According to the original GhanaWeb account, the substance was concealed within goods being transported across the border. While the specific identities of the suspects have not been released by official spokespersons, the Narcotics Control Commission reportedly took them into custody for further interrogation. The exact weight and chemical composition of the seized material remain subject to laboratory verification as noted in preliminary reports.
The Daily Graphic has previously highlighted that the Aflao border serves as a critical point for anti smuggling operations conducted by the Ghana Revenue Authority and the Narcotics Control Commission. This recent arrest follows a pattern of increased security measures intended to curb the movement of illicit substances through the Volta Region. The suspects are expected to face charges related to the possession and attempted trafficking of narcotic drugs.
A spokesperson from the Narcotics Control Commission mentioned in regional news updates that the seized substance will undergo forensic testing at the Ghana Standards Authority. Until these laboratory results are finalized, the materials are legally classified as suspected narcotics. The suspects are currently being held at a local police facility pending their initial appearance before a court of competent jurisdiction.