In a major blow to narcotics trafficking, the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) has intercepted a massive consignment of cocaine worth over $350 million.
The seizure, which took place on March 4, 2025, at Pedu Junction in Cape Coast, uncovered 3.3 tonnes of cocaine concealed in a tipper truck traveling from Takoradi to Accra.
According to reports, the truck, which had two occupants, was intercepted following intelligence gathering efforts by the NIB.
Field testing confirmed the substance as raw cocaine, with an initial seizure weighing 2,974 kilograms. Further investigations led to the discovery of an additional 13 sacks and one bag of suspected cocaine, weighing 345.07 kilograms, at a suspect’s residence on March 8.
Laboratory tests confirmed the total consignment as high-purity cocaine, ranging between 50% and 70% purity.
Two suspects, Isaac Quaicoe and Kenneth Cobbinah, have been remanded into custody and are scheduled to reappear in court on April 2, 2025.
The NIB is pursuing additional suspects currently at large to ensure all individuals involved are brought to justice.
