The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has arrested a South African national at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) for attempting to smuggle more than 30 kilograms of cannabis into Ghana.

The suspect, who arrived on a flight from Thailand on Monday, November 10, was apprehended by NACOC officials following an intelligence-led operation that prompted a detailed search of his luggage.

The cannabis was discovered carefully concealed in vacuum-sealed packages hidden within his personal belongings.

In a surprising twist, an airline official stationed at KIA was also arrested for allegedly helping the suspect bypass security checks.

According to NACOC, preliminary investigations point to a coordinated effort between the foreign national and the airline staff to transport the illegal substance into the country.

Both suspects are currently in custody and assisting with ongoing investigations.

The Commission reiterated its uncompromising stance against drug trafficking, assuring the public that robust measures remain in place to detect and deter such offences.

In a statement, NACOC warned that “anyone found complicit in narcotic-related offences regardless of nationality or position, will face the full rigours of the law.”