GACL assures safe, secure operations at KIA

The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) says it is committed and determined to safeguard the security of travellers and operations at the Kotoka International Airport in collaboration with its partners.

A statement issued in Accra by Management of the company said the attention of the Board and Management of GACL had been drawn to a newspaper publication dated Wednesday, April 1, 2024, with the headline ‘cocaine smuggling at KIA.’

GACL also reiterated its warning to staff regarding facilitation of passengers at the airport, failing which punitive measures not limited to but including summary dismissals and prosecution by the State would be effected in line with existing protocols.

It said Management noted that investigations by relevant authorities into the alleged smuggling of 8.5 kilograms of substance suspected to be cocaine through KIA on March 23, 2024 were 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.