Urgent.News

What's breaking now, across thousands of outlets.

World

Courier driver busted with cocaine at Accra International Airport

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has intercepted a significant amount of suspected cocaine at the Accra International Airport in an operation that has led to the arrest of a courier driver. The consignment was intercepted at the airport, with initial information indicating that a delivery driver is at the centre of the investigation. Investigative journalist […]

Courier driver busted with cocaine at Accra International Airport

A significant quantity of suspected cocaine was intercepted at Accra International Airport by the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), leading to the arrest of a courier driver. Initial reports suggest the driver may be connected to a larger drug syndicate, according to investigative journalist Manasseh Awuni Azure. The suspect is currently in custody, and NACOC is working to uncover more details about the distribution of the illicit drugs and potential accomplices.

The operation underscores Ghana's ongoing efforts to prevent illicit drug trafficking through its airport. Further testing will determine the exact composition of the seized substance.

Written by urgent.news from Adom Online's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.

Read the original at adomonline.com →

More in World

Busan, Philippines Deepen Strategic Ties

Busan Mayor Jeon Jae-soo met with Leah Victoria T. Carada, Consul General of the Philippines in Busan, at the International Protocol Room of City Hall in the afternoon on Aug. 20.

  • Busan Mayor Jeon Jae-soo meets with Philippines Consul General Leah Victoria T. Carada.
  • 2,400 Filipino expatriates live in Busan, contributing to community and tourism.
  • Busan and Cebu sister cities since 2011, focusing on maritime and tourism exchanges.

Lotte Wellfood Apologizes After Yeongdeungpo Ammonia Leak

An ammonia gas leak occurred at the Lotte Wellfood Yeongdeungpo plant near Seonyudo Station in Yangpyeong-dong 5-ga, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, at around 5:30 a.m. on Aug. 21.

  • Ammonia gas leak at Lotte Wellfood's Yeongdeungpo plant in Seoul.
  • 40 people evacuated, no injuries reported.
  • Company apologizes, vows to improve safety management.

More from Friday 21 August →