Minister for the Interior Muntaka Mubarak has confirmed that cocaine valued at more than US$350 million, seized at Pedu Junction in the Central Region, has been destroyed following approval by the court.
Addressing Parliament’s Public Assurance Committee, the Minister said the destruction was carried out in accordance with legal procedures, with documentary evidence and video recordings submitted to the committee to confirm the exercise.
“The pen drive that was added to the committee shows all the evidence. It shows the video of the destruction because we cannot destroy any drugs without a court order, which we secured and have provided.”
Mr. Mubarak clarified that the disposal of the narcotics does not affect the criminal case involving those accused in connection with the seizure.
“The substantive case is one that has been prosecuted. The last adjourned date was 30th of April, and they were to reappear on 29th of June. Unfortunately, 29th June was the day of the flood, so they are now waiting to get a new court date.”
He disclosed that three suspects remain before the court after being granted bail, while investigations continue to identify and apprehend other individuals linked to the case. He added that security agencies are collaborating with Interpol and have activated local measures, including stop lists, to track suspects who may have left the country.
The cocaine was intercepted in March 2025 after intelligence officers discovered it concealed beneath sand in a tipper truck during an anti-narcotics operation.
