The Narcotics Control Board (NACOB) has arrested a 30-year-old Zimbabwean woman at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) for trafficking illicit drugs.
The suspect, Cynthia Lichonja, was arrested on Monday, December 3, 2018 by operatives of NACOB at KIA when she disembarked from Ethiopian Airways flight No. ET 921.
Ms. Lichonja was accosted while going through arrival formalities.
A search of her checked-in luggage in her presence led to the discovery of seven parcels of brownish powdery substances suspected to be narcotics, concealed in false compartments within the suitcase.
The substance tested positive for ‘Speedball’, a narcotic substance with a weight of 7.5kg.
Speedball, also known as ‘Powerball’ is a mixture of cocaine with heroin or morphine and taken intravenously or by insufflation.
The suspect admitted that the suitcase was given to her by one Ms. Patience, her childhood friend in Zimbabwe to be sent to an unknown person in Accra, adding that Ms. Patience bought her the ticket to enable her travel to Accra.
Ms. Lichonja is currently on remand in prison custody, while frantic efforts are being made to track down the said Ms. Patience and her accomplice to whom the suitcase was to be delivered.
NACOB admonished the public to desist from delivering parcels for and on behalf of others, as it has been the conduit for trafficking narcotic drugs.
The Public has also been encouraged to voluntarily provide information leading to the successful arrest of persons suspected to be indulging in nefarious activities, especially narcotic related acts.
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By: citinewsroom.com | Ghana
