{
  "id": 8517371,
  "title": "Video: Akwatia MP clashes with Kofi Bentil over 3.9-tonne cocaine seizure",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/video-akwatia-mp-clashes-with-kofi-bentil-over-3-9-tonne-cocaine",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T19:18:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/video-akwatia-mp-clashes-with-kofi-bentil-over-3-9-tonne-cocaine-seizure/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "A heated exchange unfolded between Akwatia MP Bernard Bediako Baidoo and lawyer Kofi Bentil on JoyNews’ Newsfile, as they debated the circumstances surrounding the seizure of nearly 3.9 tonnes of suspected cocaine in France. The incident, originating from a consignment that reportedly began in Ghana, sparked a conversation about the logistics of how such a large quantity of narcotics managed to bypass Ghana's port. Baidoo defended his government against accusations, stating that a thorough investigation was needed before assigning blame. The video of the contentious discussion is available for viewers to watch.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "NACOC exclusion from routine sea port checks contributing to rising cocaine trafficking – Akwatia MP",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/nacoc-exclusion-from-routine-sea-port-checks-contributing-to-rising",
        "published": "2026-09-19T11:44:49.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}