Ghanaian authorities have destroyed more than three tonnes of cocaine valued at a staggering $350 million, marking one of the country’s largest narcotics seizures to date.
The 3,319-kilogram consignment, intercepted in March 2025, was incinerated at the Bundase military training camp under tight security.
The narcotics, smuggled into the country aboard fishing vessels and concealed within a sand-filled truck, were ordered destroyed by the courts following chemical confirmation of their purity by the Ghana Standards Authority.
The high-profile operation, involving multiple state security agencies and observed by international partners, underscores Ghana’s growing resolve to dismantle sophisticated transnational drug networks.
“This is not just a local victory; it is a message to global syndicates that Ghana will not be a transit point for illicit drugs,” a senior security official said at the burning site.
Three suspects are currently being prosecuted in connection with the trafficking ring, and authorities say further arrests are possible as investigations deepen.
The Narcotics Control Commission has pledged to expand its operations nationwide and tighten oversight on pharmaceutical imports as part of broader reforms to Ghana’s anti-narcotics strategy.
Officials highlighted that the timing of the destruction coincides with global observances on anti-drug trafficking, reinforcing Ghana’s role in the international fight against illegal narcotics.
“This milestone reflects our firm commitment to safeguarding our borders and protecting future generations from the scourge of drug abuse,” a spokesperson for the Commission stated.
The scale and swiftness of the response have drawn praise from regional observers, who see the operation as a significant deterrent to future trafficking through West Africa, a region increasingly targeted by global drug cartels as a gateway to Europe and beyond.
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