French customs officers at the port of Dunkirk uncovered nearly 3.9 tonnes of cocaine packed inside a container carrying plastic waste from Ghana.
The discovery triggered immediate legal action in France and forced law enforcement officials in Accra to launch a parallel domestic investigation into the shipment.
Ghana’s Narcotics Control Commission announced the arrest of suspects allegedly connected to the shipment following early inquiries into the origin of the cargo.
The Centre for Democratic Movement warned that the Dunkirk bust is part of a dangerous pattern that could destroy Ghana’s international trade reputation.
The organisation stated that repeated seizures involving shipments linked to Ghana threaten legitimate exporters and citizens travelling or doing business abroad.
Ghana spent decades building a steady reputation as a credible participant in international trade and diplomacy.
CDM argued that growing exposure to international drug-tra
According to Joy Online.
