Lawyer Sounds Alarm: GH¢210 Trillion in Cocaine Seized Since 2025 Raises National Security Concerns

Author: ghanaweb.comPublished on: November 8, 2026Country: Ghana

Crime & Law

Lawyer Sounds Alarm: GH¢210 Trillion in Cocaine Seized Since 2025 Raises National Security Concerns

A lawyer has sounded the alarm after cocaine seizures valued at GH¢210 trillion since 2025. He says the seizures raise serious concerns about Ghana’s national security. The provided article excerpt does not identify the lawyer or give details about the seizures or the authorities involved.

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