Airports Company staff linked to alleged smuggling of 8.5 kilos of cocaine interdicted

Management of the Ghana Airports Company (GACL) has interdicted staff who have been linked to the alleged smuggling of 8.5 kilograms of substance suspected to be cocaine through Kotoka International Airport on March 23, 2024.

This is contained in a press release dated April 10 issued by the Company.

“Management notes that investigations by relevant authorities into the alleged smuggling of 8.5 kilograms of substance suspected to be cocaine through Kotoka International Airport on March 23, 2024 are ongoing. The Board and Management, in line with GACL’s internal administrative processes has taken swift measures to interdict all GACL staff relevant to the investigation.

Management has also reiterated its warning to staff regarding 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,” portions of the press release read.

“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,” they assured.

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