Four Ghanaians have been formally charged in court. They are accused of working together to send about four tonnes of cocaine out of Ghana. The estimated value of the cocaine is €225 million.
The alleged plan was to export the drugs to France. The accused individuals appeared before the High Court in Accra. This happened on Wednesday.
The court has ordered that they be remanded in custody. They will remain in custody for four weeks. Their next court appearance is scheduled for October 13.
Details about the case were presented to the court. A Dutch suspect is reportedly still on the run. Efforts to locate this individual are ongoing.
This case involves a significant quantity of illegal drugs. The value highlights the scale of the alleged operation.
The Ghana Police Service is leading the investigation into the matter. Further details are expected as the legal process continues.