Ten people, including four officers of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), are in custody as investigations continue into suspected drug trafficking through Ghana’s ports. President John Dramani Mahama was briefed on the development during an urgent meeting with the country’s security chiefs on Thursday. The meeting focused on investigations into the alleged trafficking of drugs through the country’s ports and subsequent attempts to move them out of Ghana.
In a statement issued on Thursday, September 17, Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, said ten individuals, including four Customs officers, were being held while investigations continued. The Presidency has not disclosed the identities of those in custody or provided details of the specific allegations against them. It also remains unclear whether any of the suspects have been formally charged, as investigations are still ongoing.
The reported detention of four Customs officers is among the key developments in the case. However, the statement did not establish any wrongdoing against the officers or any of the other individuals in custody.
The meeting also examined existing security structures and measures designed to prevent drug trafficking through Ghana’s ports and borders. Participants considered additional measures to strengthen the country’s systems for detecting and preventing the movement of illicit drugs. President Mahama subsequently directed the establishment of an inter-agency task force to develop a comprehensive roadmap aimed at preventing drug trafficking through Ghana’s borders.
The task force is expected to submit its proposals within two weeks, based on the outcomes and recommendations from Thursday’s meeting.
