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Crime & Punishment of Wednesday, 19 March 2025

    

Source: www.ghanawebbers.com

NACOC arrests notorious drug trafficker in Accra

The suspect remains in custody as investigations continue The suspect remains in custody as investigations continue

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has arrested a long-time drug trafficking suspect, Uchechukwu Chima, in a major intelligence-led operation at Oyarifa, Accra.

The 56-year-old Nigerian national was apprehended on March 18, with authorities seizing 192kg of cocaine and 0.42kg of heroin from his hideout.

The narcotics, valued at $2.1 million, were confirmed through field tests.

Chima, who has been on NACOC’s watchlist, is suspected of orchestrating several past drug operations.

His arrest marks a significant breakthrough in Ghana’s crackdown on drug cartels.

NACOC has reiterated its commitment to dismantling drug networks and ensuring public safety.

The suspect remains in custody as investigations continue.