The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has apprehended three individuals believed to be directly linked to a 1,158-kilogram consignment of a substance suspected to be cocaine, which was shipped from Ghana to the Port of Antwerp in Belgium.
The arrests, made on December 4, 2025, followed weeks of coordinated intelligence operations between security agencies in Ghana and their Belgian counterparts. Belgian authorities intercepted the suspected narcotics upon its arrival in Europe, making it one of the largest international drug cases traced back to Ghana this year.
According to NACOC, the three suspects allegedly played central roles in preparing, documenting, and exporting the shipment, which had been disguised as legitimate cargo. Early investigations indicate that the consignment may be linked to a broader transnational drug-trafficking network operating through multiple West African ports.
Security sources revealed that Belgian officials alerted NACOC after detecting anomalies in the container, prompting a swift operation that led to the suspects’ arrests in Ghana. NACOC has launched a full-scale investigation to identify additional accomplices and uncover the extent of the network behind the attempted export.
The commission reiterated its dedication to tightening port surveillance and enhancing international cooperation to combat drug trafficking. It has also urged freight operators, shipping agents, and the public to report any suspicious activities as Ghana ramps up efforts to fight the trafficking of illicit substances.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
