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

The arrests, made on 4 December 2025, followed 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 among the largest international drug-related cases linked to Ghana this year.

According to NACOC, the three suspects are believed to have played key roles in preparing, documenting, and exporting the shipment, which was disguised as legitimate cargo. Preliminary investigations suggest the consignment may be connected to a wider transnational drug-trafficking network operating across multiple West African ports.

Belgian authorities reportedly alerted NACOC after detecting anomalies in the container, prompting a swift trace-back operation that led to the arrests.

NACOC says a full-scale investigation is ongoing to identify additional accomplices and determine the full extent of the network behind the attempted export.

The Commission reiterated its commitment to strengthening port surveillance and enhancing collaboration with international partners to combat drug trafficking.

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