The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) says it has arrested a long-time drug trafficking suspect, Uchechukwu Chima, in a successful intelligence-led operation at Oyarifa, a suburb of Accra.
The 56-year-old Nigerian national was apprehended on Tuesday, March 18, following a search of his hideout, which the Commission says uncovered 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 some time, is believed to be the mastermind behind several past drug seizures.
NACOC says his arrest represents a major breakthrough in Ghana’s fight against drug trafficking, and reaffirmed its commitment to making Ghana an unprofitable destination for drug cartels and ensuring public safety.
