2.6 Tonnes of Cocaine Found in Coconut Containers from Tema Port, Spain Arrests Two
Spanish authorities seized 2.6 tonnes of cocaine hidden in coconut containers shipped from Tema Port, Ghana. Two men were arrested in Almería.
Spanish Guardia Civil Intercepts 2.6 Tonnes of Cocaine Hidden in Coconut Shipment from Ghana
Spanish authorities have seized 2.6 tonnes of cocaine concealed inside two container loads of coconuts originating from Tema Port, Ghana, and arrested two men in Almería — according to 3news.com.
The containers were loaded at Tema on August 2 and reached the port of Valencia 20 days later. Customs officials and the Guardia Civil flagged them for inspection after the shipments matched a "high-risk" profile for illegal drug importation. Investigators discovered that the wooden crates used to store the coconuts had false bottoms packed with packages of the type typically used to transport cocaine. Laboratory tests confirmed the white powder as cocaine.
Officers removed the drugs, resealed the containers, and placed them under surveillance, waiting for someone to collect the cargo. Two refrigerated lorries eventually arrived and transported the consignment to a warehouse at the La Juaida industrial estate in Almería. As unloading began, officers detained the drugs importer and the individual responsible for the unloading operation.
The operation itself was carried out in August, but authorities did not release details until Wednesday, November 11, 2026. It was a joint effort between the Guardia Civil and the Customs Surveillance Service of Spain's Tax Agency.
Spanish reports have not indicated whether any suspects have been identified in Ghana, whether Ghanaian authorities played a role in the investigation, or at what point in the supply chain the drugs were placed inside the crates. What has been confirmed is that the containers departed from Tema Port, Ghana's principal seaport.
3news.com notes the seizure follows several recent cocaine cases linked to Ghana reported in the country.
Source: Google News TT — Port of Spain