The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has this evening detained two officials of the Energy Commission over their alleged involvement in the export of a consignment of charcoal found to have been infused with methamphetamine, which was intercepted by Australian authorities.
The Energy Commission is responsible for issuing the permits and licences required for charcoal exports from Ghana.
Investigators believe the two officials may have information relevant to the approval process and the circumstances surrounding the shipment, prompting their detention for questioning.
The investigation forms part of a broader effort by NACOC to uncover those behind the alleged international drug trafficking operation and determine whether proper export procedures were followed or compromised.
Further details are expected as investigations continue.
source:Senaradioonline.com
