{
  "id": 5559343,
  "title": "NACOC arrests suspected drug dealer, wife at Weija",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/nacoc-arrests-suspected-drug-dealer-wife-at-weija",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-04T12:28:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/nacoc-arrests-suspected-drug-dealer-wife-at-weija/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) and the National Security’s Special Operations Department have apprehended two individuals in Weija, Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region, in a coordinated intelligence-led operation on Thursday, September 3, 2026. This operation was the result of weeks of surveillance and undercover work.\n\nThe primary suspect, 51-year-old Jibreel Hardi, was apprehended around 11:00 a.m. as he was en route to meet a potential buyer. During a search of his vehicle, authorities discovered bags of dried leaves, believed to be cannabis, along with multiple packets of Tramadol. Following Hardi, the joint security force raided his home, where they found further quantities of suspected cannabis and Tramadol, as well as a firearm and 50 rounds of 9mm ammunition.\n\nAdditionally, 42-year-old Jibreel Hardi's wife, Abiba Fatawu, was apprehended at the residence and charged with involvement as an accomplice and collaborator. Both suspects have been transferred to the NACOC Headquarters for further processing as the investigation unfolds. The seized items will undergo forensic examination to uncover the details of the case.",
  "summary": "The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), in partnership with the National Security’s Special Operations Department, has arrested two persons during an intelligence-led operation at Weija in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region. The operation, conducted on Thursday, September 3, 2026, followed weeks of surveillance and intelligence gathering by undercover officers. The main…",
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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."
}