NACOC destroys over US$10m worth of seized narcotics at Bundase
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has destroyed narcotic substances valued at more than US$10 million, which were seized during anti-drug operations at Bundase in the Greater Accra Region.
The largest portion of the consignment comprised 4,730,100 synthetic opioid tablets and capsules, estimated to be worth US$5.9 million.
The exercise also involved the destruction of 338,000 bottles of codeine-based cough mixture valued at approximately US$4.2 million, alongside 564.39 kilogrammes of cannabis with an estimated street value of US$112,878.
The destruction followed verification tests conducted by the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) to determine the nature of the seized substances. The tests confirmed the presence of cannabis in the samples examined.
The exercise comes amid renewed concerns about Ghana’s links to international drug trafficking following the recent seizure of suspected narcotics in Lebanon involving a consignment reportedly linked to Ghana.
Speaking during the exercise, NACOC Director-General, Major General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, called on the public to support the Commission’s anti-drug operations by reporting suspicious activities and providing relevant information.
He warned against leaving the fight against narcotics solely to the Commission, emphasising that public cooperation was crucial to tackling drug trafficking.
“Don’t leave it to Narcotics alone. If you see anybody with suspicious movement, pick a phone and call somebody who has the responsibility to fight drugs,” he said.
Major General Mantey further urged individuals with useful information to approach the Commission directly rather than wait for drug-related incidents to become public before criticising the authorities.
“Please, if you have any idea, come and share with us. Our doors are open,” he added.
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