- NACOC arrested a South African national attempting to smuggle 30+ kilograms of cannabis into Ghana
- Suspect arrived from Thailand on Monday, November 10
- Drugs were vacuum-sealed and concealed in personal belongings
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has detained a South African national at Kotoka International Airport (KIA) for attempting to smuggle over 30 kilograms of cannabis into Ghana.
The suspect, who arrived on a flight from Thailand on Monday, November 10, was intercepted following an intelligence-led operation that led officials to conduct a thorough search of his luggage.
Authorities found the cannabis carefully hidden in vacuum-sealed packages concealed among his personal items.
In a surprising development, an airline staff member at KIA was also arrested for allegedly assisting the suspect in evading security checks.
Preliminary investigations by NACOC suggest a coordinated effort between the South African national and the airline employee to illegally transport the drugs into the country.
