The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has made a significant breakthrough in the fight against drug trafficking in Ghana.
A 46-year-old Ghanaian woman was arrested on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Kotoka International Airport (KIA) following the discovery of 30 slabs of suspected cannabis concealed within her personal luggage.
According to a statement released by NACOC, the arrest occurred at the consolidated cargo section of Swissport at KIA.
Acting on actionable intelligence, NACOC officials intercepted the cargo and, upon a thorough inspection, uncovered 16.4 kilograms of compressed cannabis hidden among the woman’s belongings.
The suspect is currently in custody and assisting authorities with ongoing investigations. The seized cannabis has been taken into custody for further forensic examination and evidentiary processing.
This latest cannabis seizure at Kotoka International Airport highlights the persistent threat of narcotic smuggling through Ghana’s key transport hubs.
Volta Regional Police conduct drug bust near Aflao border
In a related development, the Volta Regional Police Command has arrested 26 individuals in connection with drug-related offences near the Aflao border. The arrests were made on Saturday, May 24, 2025, during an intelligence-driven operation aimed at cracking down on drug trafficking and associated crimes in border communities.
DSP Felix Danku, the Public Relations Officer for the Volta Regional Police, reported that a wide range of illicit substances and drug-related paraphernalia were seized during the operation. Items recovered included:
20 wraps of suspected Indian hemp
12 sachets of Tramadol tablets
Dried leaves believed to be Indian hemp stored in a rubber bucket
GH¢30,558.00 in cash and 17,500 CFA francs
Six drug-infused toffees
Eight creams suspected to contain narcotics
26 compressed parcels of suspected Indian hemp concealed in a fertiliser sack
These arrests mark a significant blow to drug trafficking networks operating along the Ghana-Togo border, and authorities have reaffirmed their commitment to intensifying surveillance and intelligence-led operations to combat the illegal drug trade.
