The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), in partnership with the UK National Crime Agency, foiled a major drug trafficking attempt at Accra’s Kotoka International Airport.
On Monday, June 10, 2024, authorities acted on intelligence and intercepted 166.88 kilogrammes of suspected cocaine from the luggage of two British citizens traveling together.
According to a NACOC statement, the recovered drugs are believed to be worth $6.48 million on the street.
The inmates were identified in the statement as Hall Shamin Ethline and Graham Omar Adel.
Both were about to board a British Airways aircraft heading for Gatwick when their bags sparked suspicion. Upon additional investigation, all six of their suitcases—three each—were discovered to contain a total of 72 slabs of the suspected cocaine.
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A breakdown of the seizure indicates that Hall Shamin Ethline’s suitcase included roughly 83.44 kg of suspected cocaine as well as personal belongings.
Graham Omar Adel’s suitcase also included around 83.44 kg of suspected cocaine, along with his personal belongings.
Both people have been detained and are actively cooperating with investigators.
Read full 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 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.
