The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has claimed that major narcotics seizures linked to Ghana since 2025 have a combined estimated street value of more than US$1 billion.
The allegation was made by the party’s National Organiser, Henry Nana Boakye, during a media engagement at the NPP headquarters in Accra on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
The NPP’s claim comes amid a series of high-profile drug trafficking cases and cocaine seizures involving Ghana, both locally and internationally. One of the latest incidents occurred in France, where authorities seized nearly 3.9 tonnes of cocaine at the Port of Dunkirk in September 2026. The shipment was reportedly valued at approximately €225 million.
According to the NPP, its estimated US$1 billion figure is based on 12 major narcotics cases involving Ghanaian territory, Ghanaian nationals or consignments allegedly traced to Ghana between 2025 and September 2026.
The cases cited by the party involve different types of illegal drugs, including cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine, with seizures recorded in Ghana and other countries such as the Netherlands, Belgium, Australia, France and South Africa.
Among the cases highlighted by the NPP is the seizure of more than 3.3 tonnes of cocaine at Pedu Junction in March 2025. The party also referenced the interception of 866 parcels of suspected cocaine at Tema Harbour in August 2026.
Another major case involved the seizure of nearly 3.9 tonnes of cocaine in France in September 2026. According to the NPP, the drugs were found in a container originating from Ghana.
Nana Boakye said the series of incidents should trigger closer scrutiny of Ghana’s narcotics enforcement systems, cargo screening procedures and border security measures.
“The total estimated street value of major narcotics seizures linked to Ghana between 2025 and September 2026 exceeds US$1 billion,” he said.
The NPP is therefore calling for Parliament to investigate the reported drug seizures, including how the consignments allegedly passed through Ghana and the status of investigations and prosecutions connected to the cases.
The party also wants greater attention paid to Ghana’s port security, cargo inspection systems and anti-drug trafficking measures as authorities continue efforts to combat the movement of illegal drugs through the country.
The allegations come at a time when Ghana remains under increased scrutiny over international narcotics trafficking routes, cocaine smuggling and drug enforcement, particularly in relation to maritime cargo and consignments moving through major ports.
Source: newsthemegh.com