The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has arrested a Ghanaian suspect in connection with a 320-kilogram methamphetamine consignment shipped from Ghana and intercepted in Australia.

The arrest was confirmed by NACOC Director-General, Brigadier General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, during a media briefing on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, following the destruction of seized cannabis and cocaine.

He, however, declined to disclose the identity of the suspect, citing ongoing investigations and security considerations.

According to him, the suspect was picked up after intelligence-led operations, with additional arrests expected later the same day. “He is a Ghanaian. At this stage, it is too early to give the identity of the person… we will not mention the name because this afternoon we are going to go after more people,” he told journalists.

Brig. Gen. Mantey warned that the Commission would pursue all individuals linked to suspected drug trafficking networks, regardless of status or affiliation. “Whether you are a member of the security agency… nobody will be spared,” he said, adding that NACOC remains determined to dismantle the alleged syndicate.

He further insisted that Ghana would not be allowed to be branded a “narco state,” stressing that investigations would continue until all involved persons are identified.

Meanwhile, Australian authorities have already charged three individuals in connection with the shipment, which was intercepted after arriving at Sydney’s Port Botany. The consignment, concealed in containers declared as charcoal, was found to contain methamphetamine with an estimated street value of about A$296 million.

Australian Federal Police say the drugs were removed during a controlled operation after border officers detected suspicious materials during x-ray screening.