National Security agents have stopped a group of people from smuggling large amounts of illegal goods into Ghana. The operation took place near the eastern border.
The arrested individuals were attempting to bring the contraband items into the country.
Officials state the value of the seized goods is many millions of Ghana cedis.
The exact nature of the contraband goods has not yet been fully detailed.
Further investigations are underway by National Security to understand the full scope of this smuggling attempt.
This action by National Security aims to protect the Ghanaian economy and public safety.