The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has arrested three individuals believed to be directly connected to a 1,158-kilogram consignment of a substance suspected to be cocaine that was shipped from Ghana to the Port of Antwerp in Belgium.

The arrests were made on 4 December 2025 following weeks of coordinated intelligence operations between Ghanaian security agencies and their Belgian counterparts, who intercepted the suspected narcotics upon arrival in Europe.

Officials say the seizure is one of the largest international drug-linked cases traced back to Ghana this year.

According to NACOC, the three suspects are alleged to have played key roles in the preparation, documentation, and export of the shipment, which had been disguised as legitimate cargo.

Early investigative findings suggest the consignment may be connected to a wider transnational drug-trafficking network operating across multiple ports in West Africa.

Security sources indicate that Belgian authorities alerted NACOC after detecting anomalies in the container, leading to a swift trace-back operation that culminated in the arrests.

NACOC says a full-scale investigation is underway to uncover additional accomplices and establish the depth of the network behind the attempted export.

The commission has reiterated its commitment to strengthening port surveillance and enhancing cooperation with international partners to combat drug trafficking.

It also urged freight operators, shipping agents, and members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities as Ghana intensifies efforts to curb the trafficking of illicit substances.