NACOC seizes over 2.3 tonnes of cannabis in Volta Region
A large quantity of suspected cannabis has been intercepted by the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) during an operation in the Volta Region, dealing what authorities describe as a major blow to suspected drug trafficking activities in the area.
The seizure occurred at Gbi-Wegbe, near Hohoe, where intelligence gathered by the Commission led officers to a location believed to have been serving as a storage point for illicit narcotics.
According to NACOC, the operation was conducted in the early hours of May 31 following investigations into suspected drug-related activities within the community. Officers raided a farmhouse and warehouse facility identified through intelligence surveillance and discovered a substantial quantity of suspected cannabis concealed on the premises.
The Commission said a total of 2,372.38 kilograms of the suspected substance was recovered during the exercise. The consignment is estimated to have a street value of approximately GH¢1.18 million.
Officials believe the facility may have played a significant role in the storage and movement of illegal drugs, although investigations are ongoing to determine the full scope of activities connected to the operation.
NACOC described the seizure as one of its notable successes in recent months and said it reflects the effectiveness of intelligence-driven enforcement efforts aimed at disrupting narcotics networks operating across the country.
While the suspected drugs have been secured, the Commission is continuing efforts to identify and locate individuals believed to be connected to the consignment. No arrests had been announced as of the time the operation was made public.
Investigators are expected to examine the origins of the suspected cannabis, its intended destination and any links to wider trafficking operations.
The Commission noted that the latest operation forms part of broader national efforts to tackle the production, transportation and distribution of illegal narcotics, which authorities say continue to pose a threat to public safety and community wellbeing.
NACOC further indicated that collaboration between intelligence officers, local communities and other security agencies remains central to its strategy of dismantling organised drug networks and preventing illicit substances from reaching the streets.
As investigations continue, the Commission says it remains committed to intensifying enforcement operations across the country in pursuit of individuals and groups involved in narcotics-related crimes.
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