How Did Two Suitcases Of Cocaine Leave Ghana Undetected? — Samuel Bryan Buabeng Slams NACOC

Former presidential staffer under ex-President Nana Akufo-Addo, Samuel Bryan Buabeng, has strongly criticised the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) over its response to the arrest of a Syrian national in Lebanon with approximately 40 kilogrammes of suspected cocaine allegedly transported from Ghana. He has also raised concerns about how the suspected drugs were able to leave the country undetected.

In a post shared on his official Facebook page on November 1, 2026, Buabeng questioned why NACOC waited until five hours after he had broken the news before issuing its statement. He also dismissed the Commission’s explanation that the arrest resulted from cooperation between Ghanaian and Lebanese law enforcement authorities, describing the claim as “absolute bunkum”.

Buabeng expressed concern that the suspect allegedly managed to travel through Kotoka International Airport with two suitcases containing the suspected cocaine without being detected. He argued that NACOC’s response failed to address the serious security questions raised by the incident.

He further questioned whether Ghana had become an easy transit point for international drug traffickers, warning that the latest case raised concerns about other consignments that might have passed through the country without detection. He challenged authorities to explain how such a shipment could leave Ghana without being intercepted.

In his strongly worded reaction, the former presidential staffer described Kotoka International Airport as a crime scene and demanded accountability from those responsible for security at the facility. He called for heads to roll over what he considers a serious security failure. “Kotoka International Airport is a crime scene. Who is accountable? Heads Must Roll!. he wrote.

His comments follow NACOC’s confirmation that a Syrian national was arrested at Beirut’s Rafic Hariri International Airport on Saturday, October 31, 2026, after arriving from Accra with approximately 40 kilogrammes of suspected cocaine concealed in two pieces of luggage. The arrest has drawn attention to Ghana’s role in the reported trafficking operation and the security procedures at Kotoka International Airport.

NACOC said the arrest followed a coordinated controlled-delivery operation involving Ghanaian and Lebanese drug enforcement authorities. The Commission also disclosed that efforts were underway to identify and apprehend the suspect’s alleged accomplices in Ghana.

Buabeng’s reaction adds to the growing public and political debate surrounding the cocaine case, particularly questions about how the suspected drugs were able to leave Ghana. His comments also place renewed focus on accountability and the effectiveness of security checks at the country’s main international airport.

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