The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) is engaging French authorities for more information on the recent drug bust in Dunkirk, France, believed to have originated from Ghana’s ports.
The information will help NACOC and other security agencies trace how the consignment left Ghana.
Acting Director of Public Affairs and International Relations at NACOC, PNCO Francis Opoku-Amoah, told the Daily Graphic that investigations are currently focused on the three persons arrested in connection with the case to establish their roles.
He said the suspects, arrested on Sunday night, September 13, 2026, are likely to be arraigned before a specialised narcotics court today, Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
NACOC on Sunday announced the arrest of three suspects for allegedly representing and facilitating the activities of Dutch fugitive Jos Leijdekkers, popularly known as “Bolle Jos”, in Ghana.
The arrests follow the seizure by French customs of 3.9 kilogrammes of cocaine allegedly linked to a wider network. “The three suspects are in NACOC custody assisting investigators to examine their alleged roles in the trafficking,” the statement said.
NACOC did not name the suspects. The Commission said the arrests reaffirm its resolve that Ghana will not serve as a haven, transit point or operational base for international drug trafficking organisations, adding that it will continue to work with local and international law enforcement partners to disrupt drug trafficking networks while safeguarding the rights of persons under investigation.
Mr Opoku-Amoah said NACOC is working closely with the Ghana Navy and the Marine Police to patrol the country’s coastline to prevent a recurrence and will in the coming days deepen collaboration to intensify the fight against illicit drugs.
Meanwhile, government has a high-level meeting at the Presidency on Thursday, September 17, to see the forward on the development.
Presidency convenes high-level security meeting over narcotics trafficking on Sept 17
