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NACOC arrests suspected drug kingpin

NACOC seize large quantity of suspected marijuana during routine patrol

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June 6, 2025
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The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) arrests a man suspected of being the ringleader of a drug trafficking cartel operating in the Greater Accra Region.

The suspect, estimated to be in his 40s, was arrested in the early hours of Friday, June 6, 2025, around 12:30 a.m. at a residence in Dobro, near Amasaman, located in the Ga West Municipality.

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Acting on credible intelligence, NACOC operatives arrests the suspected man in a raid on the property, where they arrested the individual, reportedly a prominent local youth leader — believed to be the mastermind behind a network distributing illegal narcotics in the area.

During the operation, officers uncovered a substantial quantity of illegal drugs, with cannabis making up the bulk of the substances seized, alongside other illicit narcotics.

Authorities describe the suspect as a key player in the local drug trade, and his arrest is considered a major stride in NACOC’s efforts to dismantle drug trafficking operations within the region.

On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, a 46-year-old Ghanaian woman was arrested at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) following the discovery of 30 slabs of suspected cannabis concealed within her personal luggage.

According to a statement released by NACOC, the arrest occurred at the consolidated cargo section of Swissport at KIA.

Acting on actionable intelligence, NACOC officials intercepted the cargo and, upon a thorough inspection, uncovered 16.4 kilograms of compressed cannabis hidden among the woman’s belongings.

The suspect is currently in custody and assisting authorities with ongoing investigations. The seized cannabis has been taken into custody for further forensic examination and evidentiary processing.

This latest cannabis seizure at Kotoka International Airport highlights the persistent threat of narcotic smuggling through Ghana’s key transport hubs.

In a related development, the Volta Regional Police Command has arrested 26 individuals in connection with drug-related offences near the Aflao border. The arrests were made on Saturday, May 24, 2025, during an intelligence-driven operation aimed at cracking down on drug trafficking and associated crimes in border communities.

DSP Felix Danku, the Public Relations Officer for the Volta Regional Police, reported that a wide range of illicit substances and drug-related paraphernalia were seized during the operation. Items recovered included:

  • 20 wraps of suspected Indian hemp
  • 12 sachets of Tramadol tablets
  • Dried leaves believed to be Indian hemp stored in a rubber bucket
  • GH¢30,558.00 in cash and 17,500 CFA francs
  • Six drug-infused toffees
  • Eight creams suspected to contain narcotics
  • 26 compressed parcels of suspected Indian hemp concealed in a fertiliser sack

These arrests mark a significant blow to drug trafficking networks operating along the Ghana-Togo border, and authorities have reaffirmed their commitment to intensifying surveillance and intelligence-led operations to combat the illegal drug trade.

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