NACOC intercepts $6 million worth of cocaine at Kotoka International Airport; two British nationals apprehended
Written by GliveRadio Accra on June 12, 2024
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), in collaboration with the UK National Crime Agency, has successfully intercepted a significant drug trafficking operation at Kotoka International Airport in Accra.
Acting on intelligence, officers intercepted a total of 166.88 kilograms of suspected cocaine on Monday, June 10, 2024, from the luggage of two British passengers traveling together.
According to a statement from NACOC, the estimated street value of the seized narcotics is $6.48 million.
The detainees were identified in the statement as Hall Shamin Ethline and Graham Omar Adel.
Both individuals were scheduled to board a British Airways flight bound for Gatwick when their luggage raised suspicion. Upon further inspection, all six of their suitcases – three each – were found to contain a total of 72 slabs of the suspected cocaine.
A breakdown of the seizure reveals that Hall Shamin Ethline’s luggage contained approximately 83.44 kilograms of suspected cocaine alongside personal belongings.
Similarly, Graham Omar Adel’s luggage also contained roughly 83.44 kilograms of suspected cocaine along with his personal items.
Both individuals have been arrested and are currently assisting with investigations.
Read the entire statement below:
“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 traveling together.”
The suspects were set to board a British Airways flight to Gatwick and had checked in their luggage—3 bags each. Upon inspection, all bags were found to contain 72 slabs of suspected cocaine. A breakdown of the seizures made is as follows:
Hall Shamin Ethline’s luggage contained a total of 83.44 kilograms of suspected cocaine, along with her personal items.
Graham Omar Adel’s luggage contained a total of 83.44 kilograms of suspected cocaine, along with his personal items.
Both individuals have been arrested and are assisting with investigations.
The apprehension of these suspected criminals underscores the vigilance of NACOC without regard to nationality, demonstrating their commitment to the safety of travelers and their readiness to combat threats related to drug possession at flight terminals.