British national Naomi Mbelu was detained by the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) at Kotoka International Airport (KIA) for trying to transport cannabis.
On March 22, 2025, at around 12:20 p.m., Mbelu disembarked from Ethiopian Airlines Flight 921 and arrived in Accra. Her journey began in Bangkok, Thailand, and included a stopover in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
NACOC personnel found 41 black polythene-sealed parcels concealed in her luggage during inspection. Cannabis was found in the packages, according to field tests. The substances that were seized weighed a total of 21.38 kg.
Two suspected accomplices were quickly arrested as a result of additional investigations:
• Isaac Anum Sowah: The driver who came to collect Mbelu from the airport, and Joseph Asoa who arranged a visa for her upon arrival and was helping her at the airport.
All three suspects are currently in NACOC custody, pending further investigation. The seized drugs are also being analyzed. Authorities have assured the public of their unwavering commitment to combating drug trafficking through all of Ghana’s ports of entry.
NACOC’s Recent Successes
This arrest comes on the heels of another significant operation, highlighting NACOC’s ongoing efforts to disrupt drug trafficking networks in Ghana.
Earlier last week, on Tuesday, March 18, NACOC arrested Uchechukwu Chima, a 56-year-old Nigerian national, during an intelligence-led operation in Oyarifa, a suburb of Accra. Chima is described as a long-time drug trafficking suspect. A search of Chima’s hideout uncovered a significant quantity of narcotics: 192kg of cocaine and 0.42kg of heroin. The estimated street value of these drugs is $2.1 million.
NACOC stated that Uchechukwu Chima had been on their “red list” for some time and is believed to be the mastermind behind several previous drug seizures/arrests. They emphasized that “His arrest represents a major breakthrough in Ghana’s fight against drug trafficking.” NACOC has reaffirmed its commitment to making Ghana an unprofitable destination for drug cartels, thereby protecting the safety and well-being of all Ghanaians and the international community.
The agency also acknowledged a recent increase in drug smuggling cases reported in Ghana over the past few months.
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