NACOC Seizes Cannabis at Swissport Terminal; 2 Arrested, 2 at Large
On Friday, July 5, 2025, NACOC executed a high-stakes operation at Accra’s Swissport Terminal, intercepting a UK-bound shipment of 738 compressed cannabis parcels cleverly hidden in 40 boxes mislabelled as “assorted food items”. Operation Details Intelligence-led effort: NACOC said the bust followed weeks of surveillance, signalling proactive coordination with international partners . Arrests & fugitives: Two suspects were detained and are cooperating with investigations, while two more—Lincoln Nii Okaija and Kate Davidson (“Esi”)—remain at large and wanted by the Commission. Why This Seizure Matters ReasonImpactDisruption of trafficking networksThe consignment highlights Ghana's role in international drug routes.Effective enforcementSuch seizures underscore NACOC’s growing intelligence capabilities.Public safety alertOngoing trafficker surveillance and fugitive manhunt heighten public interest.Legal precedentGhana’s Narcotic Drugs Act mandates a minimum 10-year sentence for trafficking. What to Watch Next Apprehension of fugitives: Authorities are urging the public to provide any credible […]