Police intercept 866 parcels of suspected cocaine hidden in Gari at Tema Port; arrest Dutch national and two Ghanaians

The Ghana Police Service has intercepted 866 parcels of a white powdered substance suspected to be cocaine concealed in sacks of gari during an intelligence-led operation at the Tema Port enclave.

The operation, conducted at about 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, led to the arrest of three suspects, comprising a Dutch national and two Ghanaians.

The suspects were apprehended while supervising the loading of sacks of gari and konkonte into a 40-foot container destined for export from a warehouse within the Tema Port enclave.

During a search of the consignment, police allegedly discovered 866 parcels of the suspected narcotic substance hidden inside the sacks of gari.

The three suspects have been taken into police custody together with the truck used in transporting the goods and the intercepted consignment to assist with ongoing investigations.

Police are expected to conduct further examinations to confirm the nature of the substance and establish the full circumstances surrounding the attempted shipment.