{
  "id": 1764853,
  "title": "Driver busted with cocaine at Accra International Airport",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/driver-busted-with-cocaine-at-accra-international-airport",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T17:15:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/driver-busted-with-cocaine-at-accra-international-airport/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) intercepted a substantial amount of suspected cocaine at Accra International Airport, resulting in the arrest of a courier delivery suspect. The consignment was seized at the airport, with initial reports suggesting a delivery driver is central to the investigation. According to investigative journalist Manasseh Awuni Azure, the suspect is currently in custody and may be linked to a higher-ranking individual in a drug syndicate. Authorities anticipate the suspect will cooperate with investigations as NACOC seeks to determine how the consignment reached the airport and identify other potential suspects. The seizure marks a significant amount of suspected cocaine, although its precise nature will be confirmed through further testing and investigation. NACOC plans to release additional information as the case progresses.",
  "summary": "The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has intercepted 150 kilogrammes of suspected cocaine at the Accra International Airport in an operation that has led to the arrest of a courier delivery suspect.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/hamad-international-airport-shares-arrival-guide-as-it-enters-one-of",
        "published": "2026-08-18T15:13:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Suspect busted with 150kg of suspected cocaine at Accra International Airport",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/suspect-busted-with-150kg-of-suspected-cocaine-at-accra-international",
        "published": "2026-08-18T17:15:18.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}