The Kwabenya Circuit Court has denied bail to six people standing trial over the alleged export of about 3.9 tonnes of cocaine from Ghana to France.
The accused are Francis Narh Amanor, owner of logistics company Fresna Commodities Ltd; Frank Adu Boahen, the alleged owner of the goods; Togbe Agbeti; Andrews Tetteh Amponsah; Daniel Laryea; and Helena Akua Denkyi.
They have been charged with conspiracy to export narcotic drugs and unlawful exportation of narcotic drugs.
Presiding judge Prince Osei-Wusu said the charges were serious and expressed concern that the accused persons might fail to appear for trial. He ruled that the prosecution had established grounds for refusing bail.
The defence had argued that two of the accused required medical attention. Amanor reportedly suffers from high blood pressure, while Denkyi is a sickle cell patient.
The court subsequently directed the prosecution to ensure that any accused person who requires medical care is taken to a health facility.
The prosecution alleges that the four 40-foot containers were exported from the Tema Port and contained approximately 3.9 tonnes of suspected narcotics. French customs later intercepted the shipment at the Port of Dunkirk.
Investigators further allege that the containers were loaded at a warehouse in Tema before being shipped, while the ICUMS system identified Fresna Commodities Ltd as the exporter.
The case has been adjourned to October 20, 2026, for continuation.
