The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has arrested a 56-year-old Nigerian, Uchechukwu Chima, in an intelligence-led operation at Oyarifa, a suburb of Accra.

The operation, which took place on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, led to the discovery of 192kg of cocaine and 0.42kg of heroin at the suspect’s hideout.

Field tests confirmed the substances as narcotics, with an estimated street value of $2.1 million.

According to NACOC, Chima had been under surveillance for some time and is believed to be linked to several past drug-related seizures and arrests in Ghana.

“NACOC, through this seizure, has removed a substantial quantity of drugs from circulation, preventing countless lives from being ruined by drug abuse,” the commission said in a statement signed by Francis Opoku Amoah, Acting Director of Public Affairs and International Relations.

The suspect remains in custody as investigations continue.

NACOC has reaffirmed its commitment to combating drug trafficking and ensuring Ghana’s security.