Speaking in a video shared by Accra-based Radio Gold, the National Security Director stated that the containers had not yet been fully opened, as investigations are still ongoing to identify the individuals responsible for the items.
He disclosed that the boxes found inside the containers are the same type used by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to import cash into the country, raising concerns about how such boxes, allegedly belonging to the central bank, ended up in the possession of private individuals.
“These are all Bank of Ghana boxes. This is what they use to import our currency… We want the kingpins themselves to be present before we open them. That’s why the area is under 24-hour surveillance, and we’re working to track down those responsible,” he said while pointing to the contents of one of the containers.
Another container he opened revealed more of what he described as “Bank of Ghana” boxes.
He reiterated, “Until I get the kingpin, I cannot open them.”
Jakpa also indicated that the agency has gathered evidence linking some suspects to the warehouse in question.
Background:
National Security officers recently intercepted a massive stash of counterfeit US dollars, Ghanaian cedi notes, and suspected gold bars hidden in 12 shipping containers at a warehouse in Sapeiman, Accra.
According to multiple reports on X, two of the containers are still missing, and a manhunt has been launched for suspects, including a ringleader known only as “Alhaji.”
The containers were traced to a warehouse in the Ga South Municipality, where a late-night special operation was carried out following a tip-off.
The counterfeit currencies, primarily bundles of US dollars, were discovered concealed in wooden boxes covered with cement. Additional fake notes were also found in boxes sealed with plywood and layered with charcoal.
In addition to the counterfeit cash, boxes containing metal bars suspected to be gold, along with fake Ghana Army uniforms and boots, were also discovered.
Two of the containers remain unaccounted for and are currently being actively tracked by National Security operatives.
Watch the Radio Gold video plus other videos of the incident below:
Source: www.ghanaweb.com
