The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has arrested a long-time drug trafficking suspect, Uchechukwu Chima, in a successful intelligence-led operation at Oyarifa, a suburb of Accra.
In a statement released by NACOC on Wednesday, March 19, 2024, the 56-year-old Nigerian national was apprehended on Tuesday, March 18, after a search of his hideout led to the discovery of 192kg of cocaine and 0.42kg of heroin. Field tests confirmed the substances as narcotics, with an estimated street value of $2.1 million.
Chima, who has been on NACOC’s radar for an extended period, is suspected of orchestrating multiple past drug seizures.
His arrest marks a significant breakthrough in Ghana’s ongoing fight against drug trafficking.
NACOC has reiterated its commitment to making Ghana an unprofitable hub for drug cartels while ensuring public safety
