Officers belonging to the Ghana Revenue Authority GRA Customs Division at Kotoka International Airport KIA have reportedly intercepted a significant quantity of suspected narcotics. GhanaWeb first reported this development, stating the alleged drugs were concealed in a consignment bound for an international destination. Further details regarding the specific type or quantity of narcotics were not immediately available from GhanaWeb.
Multiple reports from Citi Newsroom and JoyNews corroborated the interception event, attributing the information to sources within the GRA Customs Division. These reports indicated that the operation was part of enhanced vigilance measures at the airport to combat illicit drug trafficking.
As of May 23, 2024, official statements from the Ghana Revenue Authority or the Narcotics Control Commission NACOB confirming the details, including the exact volume or nature of the seized substances, were pending. The identities of any individuals, if any, linked to the consignment have also not been publicly disclosed by official sources.
Investigations into the reported interception are said to be ongoing. The GRA Customs Division and NACOB are expected to provide further information as the case develops, according to reports from Ghana Broadcasting Corporation GBC.