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Major Drug Bust at Kotoka Airport: Passenger and Customs Officer Arrested
@Source: kessbenonline.com
A significant drug trafficking attempt was foiled at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) in Accra, Ghana, when a passenger arriving on an Emirates flight was caught with a substantial quantity of cannabis. The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) announced the arrest, which also implicated a Ghana Customs officer and another individual.
According to NACOC, the passenger was found in possession of 92 slabs of cannabis weighing 53.60 kilograms. The suspects are currently in custody, and investigations are ongoing to determine the extent of the smuggling operation and potential networks involved.
The arrested individuals include the passenger, a Ghana Customs officer, and a third accomplice. The identities of the suspects have not been disclosed, but they are facing charges related to drug trafficking.
Investigations
NACOC is working to unravel the circumstances surrounding the smuggling attempt and identify any potential accomplices or networks involved. The investigation aims to disrupt and dismantle the illicit operation.
Airport Security
The incident highlights the importance of vigilance and cooperation among security agencies at KIA. NACOC and other agencies are working to strengthen security measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
The successful bust demonstrates NACOC's commitment to combating drug trafficking in Ghana. The investigation is ongoing, and the suspects will face the full rigors of the law if found guilty.
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