Alleged Cocaine Smuggling At Kotoka International Airport REVEALED
The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has commenced investigations into an alleged cocaine smuggling through the Kotoka International Airport (KIA).
It is reported that some persons including staff members of the airport attempted to smuggle  8.5 kilograms of a substance suspected to be cocaine.
The GACL, in a press statement, revealed some staff members have been interdicted to assist with investigations into the case.
“The attention of the Board and Management of GACL has been drawn to the Herald publication dated Wednesday, April 10, 2024, with the above headline, ‘Cocaine smuggling at KIA’.
“Management notes that investigations by relevant authorities into the alleged smuggling of 8.5 kilogrammes of a substance suspected to be cocaine through Kotoka International Airport on March 23, 2024, are ongoing”, parts of the statement read.
It further said; “Management has also reiterated its warning to staff regarding the facilitation of passengers at the airport, failing which punitive measures not limited to but including summary dismissals and prosecutions by the State will be effected in line with existing protocols.
“Management wishes to assure the general public of its commitment and determination, in collaboration with stakeholders, to ensure that operations at the airport are safe and secure.”
Source: Ghmessenger.com
