The National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) has intercepted $350m worth of cocaine shipment.
The information gathered suggests the NIB intercepted a major cocaine shipment on March 4, 2025.
According to reports, the NIB seized approximately 3.3 tonnes of the illicit substance en route to Accra from the Western Region.
It has been revealed that the National Intelligence Bureau acting on intelligence stopped the tipper truck at Pedu Junction in Cape Coast and found 143 sacks of cocaine hidden beneath sand.
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) field test established the substance was raw cocaine and an initial seizure weighing 2,974 kilograms, however further investigations on March 8 uncovered 13 more sacks from a suspect residence, totalling 345.07 kilograms.
Test conducted by the NACOC and the Ghana Standards Authority established the consignment’s total weight of 3,319.68 kilograms, with pureness levels between 50% and 70%.
Isaac Quaicoe and Kenneth Cobbinah the two suspects have been remanded in custody and are slated to return in court on April 2, 2025.
The NIB has however stated that additional suspects remain at large and are actively pursuing them.
Meanwhile, Authorities at the Tema Port have seized opioid drugs worth approximately GH₵20 million in a collaborative effort led by the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).
The shipment of various controlled substances, reportedly destined for Niger include;
Rahol Tapentadol 250 mg – 26 cartons
Tafradol Tapentadol 120 mg – 160 cartons
Timaking Tapentadol 120 mg – 40 cartons
Loperamide 2 mg – 190 cartons
Chlorpheniramine Maleate – 320 cartons
