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𝟕𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐠 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬

NACOC joins the global community in commemorating the 78th Flag Raising Ceremony for the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, celebrating the unwavering commitment of peacekeepers to global peace and stability.

EID-UL-ADHA MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL TO ALL MUSLIM STAFF OF NACOC - Narcotics Control Commission As we celebrate Eid-Ul-Adha, I warmly extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all our Muslim staff across the Commission. This sacred occasion reminds us of the enduring values of sacrifice, obedience, unity, and compassion — principles that continue to guide us both in service to our nat...

As we celebrate Eid al-Adha, a season of sacrifice, obedience and compassion, the Narcotics Control Commission encourages everyone to reflect on the values of discipline, self-control and care for one another.

𝐍𝐀𝐂𝐎𝐂 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐔𝐏𝐒𝐀-𝐑𝐂𝐂 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐀𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), in collaboration with the Research and Consultancy Centre (RCC) of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), has organised a training programme for enumerators and supervisors ahead of a baseline study on substance use among young people in the La Nkwantanang-Madina Municipality.

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NACOC Partners UPSA-RCC to train enumerators for baseline study on Substance Use Among Youth - Narcotics Control Commission The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), in collaboration with the Research and Consultancy Centre (RCC) of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), has organised a training programme for enumerators and supervisors ahead of a baseline study on substance use among young people in the L...

𝐍𝐀𝐂𝐎𝐂 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐫𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐭𝐢 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has carried out a sweeping anti-drug operation across parts of Greater Accra and the Oti Region mainly to winout unscrupulous elements perpetuating their illicit drug trafficking activities.

The successful exercise led to several arrest and seizure of several suspected narcotic substances over the weekend.

The coordinated raids targeted at known drug dens in the Greater Accra areas include Kissieman, Dome and Kwabenya.

NACOC officers retrieved quantities of illegal drugs and other incriminating materials during the intelligence-led exercise.

At the Oti Region, a major swoop was conducted at Alavanyo, where additional suspects were apprehended and suspected drugs seized.

The operations forms part of NACOC’s intensified nationwide effort to clampdown on drug trafficking and substance abuse activities especially within densely populated urban communities.

Suspects who were arrested during the raids are currently assisting with investigations pending prosecution.

The Commission assures Ghanaians of maintaining its firm position and focus on working tirelessly mainly to identify and clean up all suspected criminal networks linked with the distribution of illicit drugs across the country.

NACOC reiterates its contineuos commitment to fighting the drug menace in the country and urge persons involved in the illegal trade to desist or face the full rigours of the law.

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𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐨-𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐤𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐧-𝐖𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐢 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐜𝐡

The Bono-East Regional Command (BERC) of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) on Wednesday, 06 May 2026, conducted a standalone enforcement and public sensitisation exercise at Akrofrom along the Techiman–Wenchi stretch.

The exercise forms part of efforts to combat illicit drug trafficking within the Bono-East Region.

The operation targeted tricycles (Pragya and Aboboyaa), motorcycles, and commercial taxis suspected of transporting illicit substances concealed in sacks of charcoal.

Intelligence gathered by the Command identified the Techiman–Kenten to Wenchi corridor as a known transit route increasingly being used by traffickers to move suspected cannabis and other narcotics.

The exercise, which was conducted between 0800 hours and 1120 hours by a seven-member operational team, involved stop-and-search activities, profiling of riders and drivers, and on-the-spot public education on the dangers and legal consequences of drug trafficking.

During the operation, approximately two hundred (200) tricycles, over one hundred (100) motorcycles, and five (5) taxis carrying charcoal were stopped, profiled, and searched.

In addition to the enforcement activities, officers engaged riders and drivers on the health and social dangers of substance abuse, particularly cannabis and tramadol, and educated them on the legal implications of transporting narcotic substances.

Transport operators were further encouraged to cooperate with law enforcement agencies by reporting suspicious movements and activities.

The Bono-East Regional Command reaffirmed NACOC’s commitment to sustained intelligence-led operations, public education, and inter-agency collaboration aimed at disrupting drug trafficking networks and protecting communities from the harmful effects of illicit drugs.

𝐃𝐆 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐧 𝐍𝐃𝐋𝐄𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐛 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲

𝐍𝐀𝐂𝐎𝐂, 𝐍𝐃𝐋𝐄𝐀 𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍 𝐀 𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐌 𝐎𝐅 𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of Nigeria, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate on timely information sharing among the two agencies. The MoU which was signed on the 5th May, 2026 at the National Headquarters of NDLEA, Abuja was witnessed by Dr. Gladys Mansa Yawa Feddy Akyea, the Deputy Head of Mission at the Ghana High Commission in Abuja, Nigeria.

In his brief remarks before signing the MoU, the Director General, NACOC, Brig Gen Maxwell Obuba Mantey, said Nigeria has consistently play the leading role in our sub region and Ghana holds that leadership in its highest regard. He remarked that the relationship between the two countries is deeply valued. The relationship he said is grounded in shared values, mutual respect, and common committed to peace and development across West Africa.

The drug situation across our sub region continues to evolve both in skill and complexity, and therefore no single country can effectively address this in isolation. He maintained that it is imperative to work together to dismantle the criminal organisations across West Africa.

Brig Gen Mantey said signing the MoU has brought a meaningful conclusion, making significant milestone towards deeper collaborations and a stronger partnerships between our sister agencies. He stated that the MoU must go beyond a symbolic gesture, but must translate into real measurable outcomes, stronger intelligence sharing, more coordinated joint operations, and structured training between our respective teams. He said the true value of this partnership will be defined not only by what we signed but what we implement.

He reassured that Ghana remains fully committed in working closely with Nigeria and other partners within the region to advance this vision.
He expressed his profound gratitude to the NDLA CEO/Chairman for his warm reception and generous hospitality extended to him and his delegation.

In his welcome remarks, the CEO/Chairman of NDLA, Brig Gen Mohammed Buba Marwa (Rtd), CON, OFR, acknowledged that the visit and the signing of the MoU is a testament in the long standing cooperation between our two nations and a clear signal that the bond between Nigeria and Ghana remains a cornerstone of regional security in West Africa.

He said the signing of the MoU is the formalisation of our partnership, and it provides the two agencies with legal and operational roadmap that moves our relationship from informal consultation to a structured, aggressive and unified front against drug traffickers.

He warned those who seek to destabilise our societies with illicit drugs that Nigeria and Ghana stand united and will continue to innovate, collaborate and dominate the tactical space until our streets and communities are safe

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DG and his team arrive in Abuja ahead of the benchmarking visit to the NDLEA which starts from tomorrow 5th-7th May, 2026