Venezuelan President Appears in U.S. Court After Arrest on Drug Charge

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NEW YORK — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has appeared before a United States federal court following his recent arrest and extradition, according to reports from international media outlets. Maduro was transported under heavy security to a federal courthouse in New York for an initial court appearance. The development marks a rare and significant moment in international criminal proceedings involving a sitting head of state. Background to the Case U.S. prosecutors accuse Maduro of involvement in drug trafficking and related criminal conspiracies. The charges stem from indictments first announced several years ago, alleging that senior Venezuelan officials participated in large-scale cocaine trafficking operations targeting the United States and other international destinations. The case had remained inactive due to Maduro’s position in power and the lack of extradition until his reported arrest. Court Proceedings During the initial appearance, procedural matters wer...

NKORANZA SOUTH MCE SPEAKS ON POLICE ABSENCE, URGES RESIDENTS TO HAVE FAITH IN PRESIDENT NANA AKUFFO ADDO.



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The Municipal chief executive for the Nkoranza South Municipal Hon Daniel Owuredu has  called on the people of the area to stay calm and count on the President promise of getting the police return to duty in the area. The police Service vacated post after the death of one Albert Donkor that also led to a bloody protest leading to the death of another one person.



In may this year, protesters besieged the Nkoranza Police station and vandalized property and also discharged suspects who were in police custody. In line with this, the inspector general of police Akuffo Dampare visited the area to mediate peace between residents and the police. Subsequently, police withdrew their services in the area and residents had to travel to Techiman and other places to make official complains.


The traditional leadership of the Bono area visited president Akuffo in late August 2022 at the flag staff house and a complain was laid to the President about the situation. The President then promised the traditional leaders that, police would return to the area. Some residents have however expressed anxiety over the delay in the return.

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However, the Municipal Chief Executive for the Nkoranza South Municipality Hon Daniel Owuredu have called for calm among residents as they wait on the return of the police officers. He added that, the commander in chief of the arm forces has promised and residents should trust the process.





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