NIB Cracks Down on Cocaine Syndicate, Arrests Two and Seizes $350m Worth of Cocaine
Accra, Ghana - 28 March, 2025 - Ghana's National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) has made a significant breakthrough in the country's fight against narcotics, seizing a staggering 3,319.68 kilograms of cocaine with purity levels between 50% and 70%.
The cocaine, valued at over $350 million, is believed to have entered Ghana by sea through fishing vessels.
The illicit substance was intercepted on March 4, 2025, at Pedu Junction in Cape Coast, hidden beneath sand in a tipper truck traveling from Takoradi to Weija.
Two suspects, Isaac Quaicoe and Kenneth Cobbinah, were apprehended and have since been remanded in custody. Further investigations led to the discovery of additional cocaine at a suspect's residence, contributing to the record-breaking haul.
This bust is considered one of the largest in Ghana's history, and the NIB is committed to ensuring all individuals involved in this narcotics operation are brought to justice. The agency is actively working to apprehend additional suspects who remain at large.
Source: Lead News Online
