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Syrian arrested in Lebanon over possession of 40kg suspected cocaine

Ghana News Agency3 outlets
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Syrian arrested in Lebanon over possession of 40kg suspected cocaine

Accra, Nov. 2, GNA – The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has confirmed the arrest of a Syrian national at the Rafic Hariri International Airport in Beirut, Lebanon, on…

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  1. Day 1 Sun, 1 Nov 46.7kg of Cocaine Seized in Lebanon From Passenger Arriving From Accra First reported by News Ghana · 3 newsrooms
  2. Day 1 Sun, 1 Nov NACOC confirms arrest of Syrian with 40 kg of suspected cocaine Reported first by News Ghana · 7 newsrooms · you're reading this
  3. Day 1 Sun, 1 Nov Syrian national shipped 46.7kg cocaine from Syria to Ghana and through Accra Airport to Lebanon - Authorities Reported first by Graphic Online
  4. Day 2 Mon, 2 Nov Ghana deliberately allowed Syrian cocaine suspect to leave for Lebanon – Kumadoe Reported first by CitiNewsroom.com
  5. Day 2 Mon, 2 Nov 40kg bust: Lebanon govt arrests top boy over suspected narcotics from Ghana Reported first by YEN.com.gh
  6. Day 2 Mon, 2 Nov Bright Simons on why NACOC's 'controlled delivery' explanation on why it allowed suspected cocaine trafficker to leave Ghana for Lebanon does not add up Reported first by MyJoyOnline · 2 newsrooms
  7. Today Tue, 3 Nov Syrian national arrested in Lebanon with cocaine allegedly bribed Ghana airport officials - Report Reported first by GhanaWeb

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