the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) intercepted a massive cocaine shipment on March 4, 2025, seizing approximately 3.3 tonnes of the illicit substance. Apexnewsgh reports
The operation, which involved a tipper truck traveling from Takoradi to Weija, was sparked by intelligence gathered by NIB officers.
Acting on the intelligence, NIB officers stopped the truck at Pedu Junction in Cape Coast and discovered 143 sacks of cocaine hidden beneath sand. Two suspects, Isaac Quaicoe and Kenneth Cobbinah, were immediately apprehended and later remanded in custody.
On March 8, NIB officers conducted further investigations, leading them to a suspect’s residence where they uncovered 13 more sacks and an additional bag of suspected cocaine, totaling 345.07 kilograms. Laboratory tests conducted by the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) and the Ghana Standards Authority confirmed the consignment’s total weight of 3,319.68 kilograms, with purity levels between 50% and 70%.
The seized cocaine is valued at over $350 million on the street, making it one of the largest cocaine busts in Ghana’s history. Authorities believe the cocaine entered Ghana by sea through fishing vessels, highlighting the need for enhanced maritime surveillance and cooperation with international partners.
The NIB has identified additional suspects who remain at large and is actively pursuing their arrest to ensure all involved are brought to justice. The case highlights the ongoing efforts of Ghana’s law enforcement agencies to combat narcotics trafficking and protect the country’s borders.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
