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Ghana’s Drug Trafficking Links Deeply Troubling, Lawyer Warns
International corporate lawyer Victoria Bright highlights a surge in cocaine seizures tied to Ghana, urging urgent national action.
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Ghana Links Afghan Heroin and Brazilian Cocaine to Global Drug Markets
The Global Organised Crime Index reveals Ghana’s ports and airports are key nodes in trafficking Afghan heroin and Brazilian cocaine, with corruption and local gangs facilitating movement.
Crime
Cocaine Seizure: Large Quantity of Drug Stuck in Ghana, Raising Port Control Concerns
Managing Editor Larry Dogbey reports a massive cocaine stash is trapped in Ghana, questioning the recent withdrawal of Narcotics Control Commission staff from key ports.
Crime
Arrest Everyone Involved In Cocaine‑Linked Container From Ghana
Lawyer Kofi Bentil urges authorities to detain all parties linked to a 3.9‑tonne cocaine shipment seized by French customs at Dunkirk.
Crime
Ghanaian Drug Bust: 3.9 Tonnes Cocaine Seized After Two Years of Surveillance
NACOC officials say suspects linked to a massive cocaine shipment were monitored for up to two years before arrest, amid a new inter‑agency task force ordered by President Mahama.
Politics
Minority Parliament Calls for Recall Over US$350m Cocaine Bust
Ghana’s opposition caucus has petitioned the Speaker to recall Parliament, demanding an inquiry into the 2025 Pedu Junction seizure and a France‑linked 3.9‑tonne haul.
Crime
Six Denied Bail Over 3.9‑Tonne Cocaine Shipment From Tema Port
Accra court has refused bail to six accused in a case involving four containers that left Tema Port and were seized in France with almost four tonnes of suspected cocaine.
International
Dublin Airport Seizes 5kg Cocaine Hidden in Lollipops
Revenue officers and Gardaí uncovered the drugs during a baggage search, also seizing cash and additional controlled substances.
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France Seizes €225 Million Cocaine From Ghana Shipment at Dunkirk
A container of plastic waste arriving from Ghana was found to hide nearly 3.9 tonnes of cocaine destined for Antwerp, leading to its destruction and an investigation into the criminal network.
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Crime
Beirut Cocaine Seizure: More Ghanaian Arrests Expected
A 46.7‑kg cocaine haul intercepted in Beirut, linked to an Accra‑based suspect, is prompting security analysts to predict a wave of arrests in Ghana.