Afia Pokua, popularly known as Vim Lady, has expressed concern over the growing number of international cocaine interceptions involving consignments linked to Ghana, following the seizure of 2.6 tonnes of the drug by Spanish authorities.
The media personality described the latest development as an international embarrassment, questioning how frequently Ghana has been linked to major cocaine busts abroad.
According to Afia Pokua, reports of cocaine interceptions involving Ghana appear to emerge almost every 24 hours, a situation she believes requires urgent collective action.
In a Facebook post reacting to the seizure, Afia Pokua called on Ghanaians to unite to address the issue and protect the country’s international reputation.
“24hrs biaa Cocaine bust! 2.6 tonnes🤯
We must come together and fix this international embarrassment,” she wrote.
Her comment comes on the heels of Spanish authorities intercepting 2.6 tonnes of cocaine concealed in a shipment of coconuts originating from Ghana, with two men arrested in connection with the consignment.
The drugs were discovered in two containers of coconuts loaded at the Tema Port on August 2 and shipped to Spain, where they arrived at the Port of Valencia 20 days later.
According to Spanish authorities, customs officials and the Guardia Civil selected the containers for inspection after identifying them as high-risk consignments for drug trafficking.
A search of the containers uncovered packages of cocaine hidden beneath false bottoms fitted into the wooden crates used to transport the coconuts. Subsequent tests confirmed that the substance was cocaine.
Following the discovery, investigators removed the drugs but left the containers sealed to monitor the shipment and identify the individuals who would take delivery of the cargo.
Their surveillance led them to two refrigerated lorries that arrived to collect the containers. Officers subsequently followed the vehicles to a warehouse at the La Juaida industrial estate in Almería.
Two men were arrested as the cargo was being unloaded at the warehouse. They were identified as the suspected importer of the drugs and the individual responsible for supervising the unloading.
Spanish authorities released details of the operation on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, describing another major overseas drug interception involving a consignment traced to Ghana.
Meanwhile, the busts come just weeks after a Syrian national was busted in Lebanon after arriving from Ghana with 40 kilogrammes of suspected cocaine concealed in two bags at Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport.
Reports suggest the suspect was apprehended shortly after arriving on a flight from Accra International Airport, following what reports describe as surveillance that began before he departed from Ghana and continued until he arrived in Lebanon.
According to reports, officers from Lebanon’s General Security monitored the passenger from the moment he disembarked from the aircraft until he collected his two bags.
See the post below:
A heartwarming display of religious tolerance and unity as Muslims are seen praying at the entrance of a Pentecost Church in Daboya, Ghana, highlighting peaceful coexistence between people of different faiths. #GHnow https://t.co/0odmIjHoug
— GHnow (@ghnow_) November 11, 2026
