Ketu North Member of Parliament Eric Edem Agbana says suspects have been arrested in Ghana in connection with the seizure of 2.6 tonnes of cocaine in Spain.

The MP made the disclosure during an interview on TV3’s New Day on Thursday, November 12, 2026.

According to him, Ghana’s Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) collaborated with Spanish authorities in the investigation, leading to arrests in Ghana.

He said the public should allow the security agencies to complete their investigations before demanding further details.

Agbana also cautioned that releasing information too early could compromise ongoing investigations.

NACOC yet to confirm arrests publicly

Despite the MP’s statement, NACOC has not publicly confirmed that anyone has been arrested in Ghana over the latest cocaine seizure.

Information released by Spanish authorities confirms the arrest of two men in Viator, in Spain’s Almería province. The men were reportedly the importer of the shipment and the person responsible for supervising the unloading.

Spanish authorities have not publicly identified any Ghanaian suspects or confirmed arrests in Ghana.

This means the claim of arrests in Ghana remains attributed to the Ketu North MP pending an official statement from NACOC or other relevant security agencies.

How the cocaine was discovered

Spanish law enforcement agencies seized approximately 2,600 kilogrammes of cocaine hidden in two shipping containers carrying coconuts from Ghana.

The containers were loaded at the Port of Tema on August 2, 2026, and arrived at the Port of Valencia in Spain on August 22.

Investigators discovered that wooden crates carrying the coconuts had been fitted with false bottoms used to conceal packages of cocaine.

After removing the drugs, Spanish officers kept the containers under surveillance and tracked the shipment to a warehouse in Almería, where the two men were arrested as the cargo was being unloaded.

The operation involved Spain’s Civil Guard and the Customs Surveillance Service of the Spanish Tax Agency.

The latest development has increased attention on Ghana’s port security and the country’s efforts to prevent international drug trafficking.

The public is now awaiting an official update from NACOC on the alleged arrests in Ghana and the progress of the investigation.

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