Ghanaian Socialite Ametefe Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking

Ghanaian socialite, Nayele Ametefeh who was arrested in November 2014, after she was found in possession of 12 kilograms of cocaine worth $5 million at the London Heathrow Airport, has been sentenced to 8 years and 8 months in prison.

Ametefeh, who is also known as Ruby Adu Gyamfi and “Angel,”was sentenced at Isleworth Crown Court in London, The Voice Online reports.

Her arrest was a big scandal in Ghana, as it was alleged that she was trafficking the drugs to help some high-ranking foreign affairs and security officials.

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