A Nigerian national has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by a Ghanaian court. He was found guilty of attempting to smuggle cocaine to the United Kingdom.
The sentence was handed down following his arrest at Kotoka International Airport. Authorities intercepted a parcel containing 2.5 kilograms of cocaine. The drugs were destined for the UK.
Details of the court filing indicate the man's conviction. The Judicial Service confirmed the sentencing details.
This incident highlights the ongoing efforts by Ghanaian authorities to combat international drug trafficking. The country serves as a transit point for various illegal substances.