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Dramatic Rise in Cannabis Smuggling: NCA Cracks Down on Brazen Couriers
The NCA has reported a significant increase in cannabis smuggling attempts, with couriers boldly transporting large quantities through UK airports.
Recent arrests include a man from Los Angeles with 158 kilos of cannabis and 11 British passengers from Thailand with 510 kilos.
Charles Yates, NCA’s deputy director, highlighted the audacity of these smugglers, noting that many mistakenly believe they will only face fines.
However, the reality is harsher, with numerous arrests and jail sentences. The NCA has seen arrests rise from 17 in 2022 to 378 this year, with cannabis seizures increasing from two to 15 tonnes.
Most couriers come from countries where cannabis is legal, such as Canada and the US. Despite misconceptions, the potency of legally grown cannabis is similar to UK-grown varieties.
The NCA continues to work with Border Force and international partners to combat drug trafficking and target key players in the supply chain.
A viral clip has made its way online showing a police officer in Delta State shooting a suspect who had already been restrained.
It can be noted that the suspect was pleading, claiming he had been framed and deceived, and said he would lead them to the right place.
However, while he was pleading, the police officer shot him. The officer later stated that the suspect was armed with a gun.
It was later revealed that the police officer has been arrested, as it is against the law to shoot a restrained suspect.
It was reported by the Kogi State Government that 24 children were abducted from an orphanage home. It was shared that this happened on the 26th of April, Sunday, and gunmen were seen in the area that day.
The information was shared by the Commissioner of Information, Kingsley Fanwo, who shared this sad news and described it as unfortunate.
“We condemn in strong terms the abduction of innocent children from an orphanage, the government is working closely with security operatives to ensure their safe return,”
Ghanaian media personality Afia Schwarzenegger speaks on the xenophobia issues occurring around Africans in South Africa.
She stated that Ghana is not the same as Nigeria and shared that if such issues happen to Ghanaians in South Africa, they will speak up and not keep quiet. She added that they will react.
“Ghana is not like Nigeria and we won’t hesitate to return the stupid favour.”
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