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Ghanaian woman demands share of deceased partner's property after drug smuggling for him
via GhanaWeb2 min read
A Ghanaian woman has revealed she smuggled drugs, including cocaine and marijuana, to the father of her son in the UK. She claims the man, now deceased, introduced her to the drug trade. She was arrested and jailed for 10 years after drugs she was transporting were traced to her. After her release, she refused to continue in the drug business, leading to the man expelling her from his home and taking their son. She is now seeking a share of his properties, arguing she contributed to his wealth. The man's sister has reportedly taken control of his assets and has not supported their son, who is now 20 years old and a drug addict.
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