The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has interdicted some of its staff pending an investigation into a suspected cocaine smuggling incident at Kotoka International Airport (KIA), according to reports from The Herald Newspaper and citinewsroom.com.
The saga began with the arrest of Proeger Delgey Bianca, a Dutch national, at Brussels Airport in Belgium, who was found in possession of eight and a half kilograms of suspected cocaine on March 23, 2024.
Investigators believe that the contraband was smuggled through KIA on the Moroccan national carrier, Royal Air Maroc, with the assistance of a GACL staff member.
In response to the allegations, the GACL has interdicted all staff members implicated in the ongoing investigation, emphasizing its commitment to maintaining safety and security standards at the airport.
A statement from the GACL highlighted ongoing investigations by relevant authorities into the alleged smuggling incident.
The GACL’s Board and Management have swiftly interdicted all staff relevant to the investigation as part of their internal administrative processes.
