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2 clusters · 15 sources · 3 days · First seen about 1 month ago · Last updated 29 days ago

Cocoa smuggling interception in Ghana

Overview

A joint security task force in Ghana intercepted 118 bags of cocoa beans, totaling approximately 11,800 kilograms, near the Bunkpurugu border. The cocoa was discovered concealed beneath a load of plantains in a Hyundai Rhino truck during an operation targeting suspicious movement toward Togo.

The multi-agency operation involved the Ghana Police Service, Ghana Immigration Service, Defence Intelligence, the National Security/Signal Bureau, and the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority. Four individuals were arrested, including the driver and a person claiming ownership of the consignment. The suspects remain in custody pending court proceedings as investigations continue.

Entities

Ghana Police Service · Ghana Immigration Service · NDLEA · Nigeria Customs Service · Bunkpurugu

Timeline

29 days ago

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Sources

adomonline.com · arise.tv · asaaseradio.com · barbadostoday.bb · ghanamma.com · nationwideradiojm.com · ncnguyana.com · primetimereporters.com · prnigeria.com · punchng.com · theghanareport.com · thenicheng.com · thevoicenewsmagazine.com · thisdaylive.com · trinidadexpress.com