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Ghanaian political calls for narcotics investigation

Overview

Ghanaian Members of Parliament have called for investigations into large-scale international narcotics seizures allegedly linked to the country. Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, the Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defence Committee, reported that over $1 billion in drugs have been intercepted globally in less than two years. He specifically cited a $208 million methamphetamine bust in Australia in April 2026 and a recent seizure in France involving nearly 3.9 tonnes of cocaine valued at approximately $261 million. The cocaine was found in a container of plastic waste arriving from Ghana at the port of Dunkirk.

Following these developments, Ghana’s Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) arrested three suspects allegedly linked to the international trafficking network of Dutch fugitive Jos Leijdekkers, known as ‘Bolle Jos’. The suspects are in NACOC custody to assist with investigations. In response to the seizure, NACOC stated it is working with the Ghana Navy and Marine Police to increase coastal patrols and is engaging French authorities to trace how the shipment left Ghanaian ports.

Dr. Francis-Xavier Kojo Sosu, MP for Madina, and other lawmakers have demanded a thorough investigation to protect Ghana’s international reputation. In response to growing scrutiny of Ghana as a transit corridor for international cartels, President John Mahama has convened a high-level meeting at Jubilee House. This meeting brings together maritime security, customs, and intelligence agencies to review cargo and passenger screening systems, improve intelligence-sharing, and deploy new technologies to disrupt trafficking through the country’s ports, airports, and land borders.

Entities

Ghana · John Mahama · Narcotics Control Commission · France · John Ntim Fordjour

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Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [CRIME] 10 sources
    Ghana arrests three suspects linked to $260M cocaine seizure in France

    Ghana's NACOC arrested three suspects linked to the ‘Bolle Jos’ drug network following a $260 million cocaine seizure in France involving a shipment from Ghana.

  2. 2 days ago

    [CRIME] 7 sources
    Ghana strengthens border security following $819m drug seizures

    Ghana is addressing its emergence as a major drug transit hub following US$819 million in cocaine and meth seizures linked to the country between 2025 and 2026.

  3. 4 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Ghanaian MP demands probe into $1bn in global narcotics seizures

    Ghanaian MP Rev. John Ntim Fordjour is demanding an investigation into over $1 billion in global narcotics seizures linked to the country, alleging potential government complicity in the trafficking.

Sources

3news.com · asaaseradio.com · ashantireport.com · chale.news · ghanaiantimes.com.gh · kessbenonline.com · metrotvonline.com · myjoyonline.com · mynewsgh.com · newscenta.com · nos.nl · onuaonline.com · opemsuo.com · otecfmghana.com · rainbowradioonline.com · sierraleonemonitor.com · theghanareport.com · thepressradio.com · thevaultznews.com

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