A court in Accra has given a 15-year jail sentence to 42-year-old Kwabena Frimpong. The sentence includes hard labour.
The court found Frimpong guilty of trafficking narcotic drugs. This decision was handed down by the High Court in Accra.
Frimpong was arrested at the Kotoka International Airport. The arrest took place on January 15, 2026.
Airport security officials found the drugs on him. Details of the quantity and type of drugs were presented in court.
The Judicial Service announced the sentencing following the court's proceedings.
This case highlights efforts to combat drug smuggling through Ghana's entry points.
The sentence is meant as a strong warning against drug trafficking.