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Massive drug bust at Kotoka as NACOC arrests British national with 53.6kg of cannabis

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has reportedly busted a British national who attempted to smuggle a massive quantity of a substance believed to be cannabis into Ghana.

According to a report by 3news.com, the suspect arrived at Kotoka International Airport in Accra from Thailand via Emirates flight EK 787, which passed through Dubai on Sunday, May 18, 2025.

During a routine inspection, security officials at KIA discovered two suitcases which contained 92 slabs of substances suspected to be cannabis.

After the NACOC operatives tested the substance, their suspicion that they were cannabis was confirmed.

In all, the 92 slabs of cannabis weighed 53.60 kilograms.

The report indicated that in addition to the British national, whose name was withheld, two Ghanaians suspected to be accomplices were arrested.

One of the arrested Ghanaians was a customs officer, while the other was a porter working at the Commercially Important Person (CIP) section of the airport.

They were alleged to be facilitating the smooth passage of the contraband through airport security.

The two Ghanaians and the British national are in the custody of NACOC officials, assisting with investigations into the matter.

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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