The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has intercepted a massive consignment of suspected tramadol tablets at the Accra International Airport, seizing an estimated five million tablets with a street value of about GH¢100 million.
Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the attempted importation and are expected to face court after investigations are completed.
The operation, according to NACOC, was carried out following intelligence gathered by its officers, who intercepted the shipment before it could enter circulation.
Intelligence-led operation
In a statement, the Commission described the seizure as part of its sustained campaign against organised drug trafficking and the illegal distribution of controlled substances.
The suspected tramadol tablets have since been secured as evidence while forensic examinations and document verification continue.
Investigators believe the consignment was intended for distribution within Ghana, with the possibility that portions could have been trafficked to other countries across the sub-region.
"The operation forms part of our ongoing efforts to dismantle illicit drug trafficking networks and protect public health and national security," the Commission said.
Probe widens
NACOC suspects the shipment may be linked to a larger international trafficking syndicate and says efforts are underway to identify additional individuals connected to the operation.
The Commission reaffirmed its determination to pursue everyone involved in the illicit trade, stressing that drug trafficking remains a serious threat to public safety and national security.
It also appealed to members of the public to support the fight against narcotics by reporting suspicious activities to the appropriate authorities.
The three suspects remain in custody and are expected to be arraigned before court after investigations are concluded in accordance with Ghana's narcotics laws.
The latest seizure ranks among the country's major drug interceptions this year and underscores intensified efforts by law enforcement agencies to disrupt trafficking networks operating through Ghana's ports of entry.
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