{
  "id": 9330355,
  "title": "Cocaine Here, Cocaine There, Cocaine Everywhere",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/cocaine-here-cocaine-there-cocaine-everywhere",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T11:37:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Guide Network",
    "slug": "daily-guide-network",
    "url": "https://dailyguidenetwork.com/cocaine-here-cocaine-there-cocaine-everywhere/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Recent cocaine busts originating from Ghana have been unlike any other in recent times, with a high frequency and significant quantity of drugs seized. However, French authorities are hesitant to share intelligence with their Ghanaian counterparts, citing mistrust as the reason. The French position on the matter seems justified given the recent developments. Concerns have been raised regarding a suspect's resemblance to a presidential close security, with a name mentioned on social media that could be linked to one of the President's men. This suspect is expected to appear in court during the next hearing, and his identity should be easily identifiable by those who know him well. His name is Akwatia Line, also known as Karyansu, and he hails from a suburb of Kumasi. The President's spokesperson would do well to address these speculations to avoid further negative conversations. Meanwhile, the public seems more interested in these cocaine busts than the MV Benjamin case. Security personnel should prioritize their duties over social media, as the security of our ports is at stake. Despite the opposition's attempts to criticize the government over the cocaine busts, their arguments are weak and easily dismissed. It is puzzling to hear that it was due to a reduction in the number of agencies conducting inspections under the Akufo-Addo regime that led to these drug smuggling incidents. How did the drugs enter the country when relevant agencies were supposed to prevent their entry? Ghana is not known for producing cocaine, as we do not grow poppies like in Afghanistan. Given the advanced technology available, such as high-tech scanners, it is disconcerting to see these busts occurring. It is essential to learn more about the current drug situation in Ghana, which is undoubtedly worrying. The recent landing at Kotoka International Airport before the name change has raised red flags, and Rev. Ntim Fordjour's concerns were dismissed. Now, we are faced with a dire situation where our country is involved in drug trafficking, and the situation appears to be getting worse.",
  "summary": "The recent cocaine busts which originated from Ghana are unlike no other in recent times in terms of frequency and quantity. Information reaching us and as corroborated by the Read More... The post Cocaine Here, Cocaine There, Cocaine Everywhere appeared first on DailyGuide Network .",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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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."
}