The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has intercepted more than 30 kilograms of cannabis at Kotoka International Airport (KIA), arresting both a Southern African passenger and an airline official believed to be his accomplice.
The suspect, who arrived from Thailand on November 10, was apprehended after NACOC officers, acting on a tip-off, subjected his luggage to a detailed inspection. The cannabis was discovered vacuum-sealed and hidden among his personal items.
Authorities say the arrest of the airline worker marks a troubling development in airport-related trafficking, suggesting possible insider facilitation. Investigations into the network’s operations are ongoing.
Preliminary investigations by NACOC suggest the foreign national and an airline staff member acted in concert to smuggle the drugs into Ghana. Both are in custody assisting with investigations.
The Commission restated its zero-tolerance policy on drug trafficking and warned that anyone involved—no matter their status or nationality—will face the full force of the law.
