NACOC Confirms Arrest of Popular Packaging Brand Owner In Alleged Cocaine Smuggling Case
Popular Ghanaian businessman was arrested by the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), for allegedly attempting to traffic cocaine, a stimulant hard drug substances abroad, according to reports on Wednesday morning, February 11, 2026.
The news that was first shared on Twitter by famous Sports journalist Saddick Adams (now known as X), the man who owns a food packaging company that specialises in beverages, juices, and ready-to-eat food was reportedly arrested at Kotoka International Airport (KIA).
Adams claimed in his tweet that, the business mogul whose name is yet-to-be identified and he’s currently in police custody tried to transport the white powder substances.
A manager of a “hugely popular Ghanaian packaged food brand” has been remanded in custody for allegedly attempting to traffic cocaine out of Ghana.
Narcotic Control Deputy Director told Angel TV that, the manager of the unnamed product brand, which is widely consumed in Ghana,…
— Saddick Adams (@SaddickAdams) February 11, 2026
Mr. Alexander Twum-Barimah, Deputy Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), confirmed the arrest and stated that operatives successfully intercepted an international shipment of cocaine concealed in the packaging of a Ghanaian brand.
According to Twum Barimah, management of the company has been summoned for questioning as part of the investigation into the alleged drug trafficking operation.
He asserts that the business is innocent and has no involvement in dealing with drugs following the seizure.
Twum Barimah emphasized that the entity’s managerial staffs have also been picked up and are now assisting the investigative process from the authorities.
This has sparked widespread debate among Ghanaians, with social media users sharing differing perspectives on the issue.
As at reporting this news, no official charges has also been filed against the businessman and its brand for any offense as investigations are still ongoing.
The NACOC however had not issued an official statement announcing the businessman’s detention as claimed.
The Deputy Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has confirmed that operatives at the Kotoka International Airport have successfully arrested a male suspect and intercepted an abroad bound shipment of cocaine concealed in the packaging of a popular Ghanaian… pic.twitter.com/7yO2TQSqQm
— SIKAOFFICIAL🦍 (@SIKAOFFICIAL1) February 11, 2026
For more context, the company whose products got arrested at the airport packaged for export with cocaine concealed, told NACOC they were innocent. The statements of the CEO and other management staff were taken and granted bail.
— Saddick Adams (@SaddickAdams) February 11, 2026
However, two persons remain in custody. The… https://t.co/g9x39ee0Mo pic.twitter.com/oOu7Vn06hm
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