Ghanaian drug trafficking syndicate busted; serving various jail terms in UK
15th February 2022
The suspects include; Eric Kusi Appiah, 51; Albert Kaakyire Gyamfi, 52; Jennifer Agyemang, 38 years; and Julius Tetteh Puplampu, 56 years.
The arrest led to the seizure of 38 kilograms of cocaine, estimated to be valued at £2.88 million.
Agyemang. Forensic analysis also revealed a high reading of cocaine on the suitcase of Albert Kaakyire Gyamfi,” the statement said.
“On 7 December 2021, two more individuals linked to the syndicate were arrested in Ghana for their involvement in the case,” the statement said.
Eric Appiah and Albert Kaakyire Gyamfi have since been jailed for nine years. Jennifer Agyemang has been sentenced to six (6) years and nine (9) months imprisonment.
On Thursday, 10 February 2022, Julius Tetteh Puplampu, was also sentenced to six (6) years and nine (9) months imprisonment.
The Narcotics Control Commission has expressed satisfaction with the collaboration with the UK authorities.
It says it is committed to protecting the country’s borders from criminal drug syndicates.