The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) on Wednesday ((23 May) seized 54 slabs of compressed dried leaves suspected to be cannabis concealed in wooden artefacts with a gross weight of 12.67kg and with a street value of US$127, 713.6.
The intercepted consignment which were destined for the UK were detected by officers of NACOC at the scanning room as part of their routine duties at the Kotoka International Airport Cargo Terminal.
A field test conducted on the substances proved positive for cannabis. The Commission has taken custody of the seized consignment while investigations continue to apprehend the perpetrators.
In a statement, NACOC assured “the public that it is committed to collaborating with all relevant institutions in minimising the drug trafficking threat to the country.”
“The Commission would like to use this medium to remind the general public that the possession and transportation of illicit drugs without lawful authorization is illegal and punishable under sections 40 (1) and 41 (1) of Act 1019 of the Narcotics Control Commission Act 2020,” the statement added.
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