A 35-year-old Nigerian national has been arrested by a joint security team at the Aflao Border for allegedly smuggling a quantity of Hepatitis B medication through the land border.

The suspect, Obinna Robinson, was apprehended on Tuesday, March 11, at about 09:00 hours upon arrival when the security team discovered a total of 1,200 ampoules of Euvax B, Eupenta injection, and Hepatitis B vaccine DNA concealed in various parts of a Sienna vehicle.

The vehicle, with registration number ENU 369 ZG, belonged to Amadel Transport Company, Nigeria, and was being driven by the suspect.

The pharmaceuticals were discovered during a routine joint inspection of vehicles and luggage, conducted by officers of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), the Narcotics Control Commission, the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, the Small Arms and Light Weapons Commission, and other security agencies.