NACOC and UK crime agency foil $6.48m cocaine trafficking at Kotoka International Airport
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), in partnership with the UK National Crime Agency, has successfully thwarted a significant drug trafficking attempt at Kotoka International Airport in Accra.
Acting on intelligence, officers intercepted 166.88 kilograms of suspected cocaine on Monday, June 10, 2024, from the luggage of two British nationals.
According to a NACOC statement, the seized narcotics have an estimated street value of $6.48 million.
The detained individuals were identified as Hall Shamin Ethline and Graham Omar Adel. Both were preparing to board a British Airways flight to Gatwick when their luggage aroused suspicion.
Further inspection revealed that each had three suitcases containing a combined total of 72 slabs of the suspected cocaine.
A detailed breakdown showed that Hall Shamin Ethline’s luggage contained approximately 83.44 kilograms of suspected cocaine along with personal belongings. Similarly, Graham Omar Adel’s luggage also contained around 83.44 kilograms of suspected cocaine.
Both suspects have been arrested and are currently assisting with investigations.
