The Narcotics Control Commission confirmed the seizure of a bulk shipment of suspected cocaine at the Tema Port. Officials stated the illegal substance was discovered during a joint operation with the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority security department. The Narcotics Control Commission reported that the package originated from a South American country and was concealed within a commercial container.
Technical assessments provided by the Narcotics Control Commission indicated that the total weight of the intercepted narcotics exceeds 50 kilograms. This figure was also corroborated by a Citi Newsroom report which noted that the substances were bundled in several uniform packages to avoid detection during routine inspections. The authorities have taken the samples for forensic testing at a national laboratory to confirm the purity of the drugs.
Two clearing agents were detained by security officials during the terminal operation. A MyJoyOnline report stated that the individuals were present at the port to facilitate the release of the container when the discovery occurred. The commission has not released the names of the suspects as they are currently assisting with ongoing investigations into the logistics of the shipment.
Official statements from the Narcotics Control Commission emphasized that the operation was part of a broader mandate to secure Ghanaian ports against international drug trafficking. A GhanaWeb report indicated that the commission is working with international law enforcement agencies to track the origin of the consignment. The suspects remain in custody while the case is prepared for potential prosecution in a court of competent jurisdiction.