1. Cocaine bust at KIA arrests British citizens
2. NACOC seizes US$6.4m worth of cocaine, 2 Britons arrested.
Accident – Death – Obituary News : The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) of Ghana, in partnership with the UK National Crime Agency, has successfully intercepted a significant quantity of cocaine at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA). This operation, executed on Monday, June 10, 2024, resulted in the confiscation of 166.88kg of substances believed to be cocaine, with an estimated street value of $6,480,000.
NACOC released a statement revealing that the illicit contraband was discovered in the luggage of two British nationals, namely Hall Shamin Ethline and Graham Omar Adel, who were set to board a British Airways flight to Gatwick. Each suspect had checked in three bags, all of which were found to contain the suspected cocaine, totaling 72 slabs.
The breakdown of the seizures is as follows: Hall Shamin Ethline’s luggage contained 83.44kg of the suspected drug, alongside personal items, while Graham Omar Adel’s luggage also held an identical weight of 83.44kg of the substance, accompanied by personal belongings. Following the discovery, both individuals were promptly arrested and are currently cooperating with the ongoing investigations.
In a show of unwavering vigilance and dedication to ensuring the safety of travellers, NACOC reiterated its commitment to addressing threats related to drug possession at flight terminals. The successful interception of the cocaine haul underscores the agency’s relentless efforts to combat drug trafficking and uphold security measures at airports.
NACOC’s full statement on the operation reads as follows:
“NACOC IMPOUND 166.88KG OF COCAINE; TWO ARRESTED
On Monday, June 10, 2024, an intelligence-led operation by Officers of the Narcotics Control Commission and the UK National Crime Agency, led to the interception of a total of 166.88kg of substances suspected to be cocaine from the luggage of two British National passengers who were travelling together. The substance is estimated to have a street value of $6,480,000. The British passengers are Hall Shamin Ethline and Graham Omar Adel.
The suspects were scheduled to board a British Airways flight to Gatwick, and checked in their luggage—3 bags each, which were all found to contain 72 slabs of the suspected cocaine. A breakdown of the seizures made is as follows. Luggage of Hall Shamin Ethline contained a total of 83.44KG of suspected cocaine, along with her personal items. Luggage of Graham Omar Adel contained a total of 83.44KG of suspected cocaine, along with his personal items.
The two have accordingly been arrested, assisting investigations. The busting of the suspected criminals reinforces the alertness of the NACOC without bias over nationality, signalling their commitment to the safety of travellers and preparedness to combat flight terminal threats relating to the possession of drugs. GA/SARA”
This successful operation highlights the collaborative efforts of NACOC and the UK National Crime Agency in combating drug trafficking and ensuring the safety and security of passengers at international airports. The swift action taken by authorities in intercepting the cocaine haul serves as a deterrent to would-be traffickers and underscores the importance of stringent security measures in the fight against drug-related crimes..
NACOC busts worth of cocaine arrests British citizens
US$ worth of cocaine arrests British citizens.
