Three Remanded Over Alleged Cocaine Trafficking in Accra

An Accra Circuit Court has remanded three men for allegedly possessing and trafficking narcotic substances suspected to be cocaine. The accused—Bright Ayivor, 37, a trader; Ijiuba Ifeanyi Anicetu, 51, a technician; and Kwabena Botwe, 58, a businessman—have been charged with conspiracy, possession, and trafficking of narcotics without lawful authority. The court, presided over by Madam Emanuella Sarah Asmah, did not take their pleas because the suspected substances have been sent to the Police Forensic Laboratory for examination. The accused have been remanded to reappear on April 29, 2026. According to Police Inspector Frank Morgan Dorvi, the suspects were arrested following intelligence about planned drug trafficking activities in Accra. The court heard that on April 10, 2026, police received information that a group intended to sell narcotics within the Accra metropolis. Officers mounted surveillance at Dworwulu, but the suspects did not show up initially. Further intelligence later revealed that the accused were planning to supply compressed substances believed to be cocaine to a buyer at the same location. Ifeanyi was subsequently arrested with 12 compressed slabs of the suspected cocaine. During interrogation, he reportedly told police he had been sent by a person based in Belgium to deliver the drugs to Ayivor for sale. The consignment was allegedly valued at US$193,600. Police later arrested Ayivor, who was said to be in possession of additional quantities of the suspected drugs. Botwe, believed to be the supplier, was also arrested while waiting for payment. A search at Botwe’s residence uncovered GH¢400,000, suspected to be proceeds from the illegal trade. Prosecution told the court that the three men had allegedly been involved in drug trafficking for some time. Another suspect, identified as Togbe Kwasi Atsyovi, is currently on the run and is believed to be the main supplier. The court denied a bail application filed by the defence after the prosecution argued that investigations were still ongoing.