A United States of America army major, Kojo Owusu Dartey, is facing 20 years in jail for smuggling guns to Ghana.
A federal jury convicted Dartey, currently assigned to Fort Liberty, on charges of dealing in firearms without a license, delivering firearms without notice to the carrier and smuggling goods from the United States, a statement by the United States Attorney’s office said.
Also, he is charged with illegally exporting firearms without a license, making false statements to an agency of the US, making false declarations before the court, and conspiracy.
The 42-year-old faces a maximum penalty of 240 months when sentenced on July 23, 2024.
“We are partnering with law enforcement agencies across the globe to expose international criminals – from money launderers to rogue international arms traffickers capable of fueling violence abroad,” said U.S Attorney Michael Easley.
“Through a partnership with Ghanaian…
Source: Guardian Newspaper
