The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has stated that the recent surge in drug-related seizures, particularly a series of high-profile cocaine interceptions, is indicative of the increasing efficiency of its operations.
In recent weeks, the Commission has arrested several individuals in connection with suspected cocaine trafficking.
The most recent incident occurred on Wednesday, 23rd April, when four Ghanaian nationals were detained following the interception of a cargo consignment at the Swiss Port.
Authorities discovered 73 slabs of a concealed substance believed to be cocaine, with an estimated weight of 89.74 kilogrammes. The consignment was reportedly being readied for export to the Netherlands.
Commenting on the situation during an interview with Citi FM on Thursday, 24th April, Deputy Director General of NACOC, Alexander Twum Barimah, addressed public concerns regarding the scale and frequency of the seizures.
He noted that these developments reflect a positive shift in the Commission’s capacity and strategic leadership.
“I can only say that now the country or the institution has quality leaders, who are actively working to ensure that the right things are done,” he remarked.
“The arrests of such persons confirm that we are working, and that they don’t have their easy way they had in the past. Now we have quality and relentless leaders who are working hard to ensure we get this thing off our borders,” he added.
Mr Twum Barimah reaffirmed the Commission’s resolve to clamp down on drug trafficking and prevent Ghana’s ports and borders from being exploited by illicit networks.
