The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has interdicted staff members connected to a recent drug smuggling episode at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA).
The action follows an incident on March 23, 2024, involving the smuggling of 8.5 kilograms of a substance believed to be cocaine, which has prompted an ongoing investigation by the relevant authorities.
The GACL, in a statement, emphasized its commitment to maintaining high standards of security and operation at the airport.
The Ghana Airports Company reinforced warnings to its personnel about facilitating passengers, stating that non-compliance could result in severe consequences, including summary dismissals and legal prosecution by existing protocols.
Below is the full statement
The attention of the Board and Management of GACL has been drawn to the Herald publication dated Wednesday, April 10, 2024, with the above headline.
Management notes that investigations by relevant authorities into the alleged smuggling of 8.5 kilograms of substance suspected to be cocaine through Kotoka International Airport on March 23, 2024, are ongoing.
The Board and Management, in line with GACL’s internal administrative processes, has taken swift measures to interdict all GACL staff relevant to the investigation.
Management has also reiterated its warning to staff regarding the facilitation of passengers at the airport, failing which punitive measures not limited to but including summary dismissals and prosecutions by the State will be effected in line with existing protocols.
Management wishes to assure the general public of its commitment and determination, in collaboration with stakeholders to ensure that operations at the airport are safe and secure.