… The discussion panel featured Alexander Twum-Barimah, Deputy Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission; physician and political activist Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy; constitutional rights and policy strategy adviser at Democracy Hub, Oliver-Barker Vormawor; and the Member …
… The Deputy Director-General of NACOC, Alexander Twum-Barimah, announced the initiative amid ongoing efforts to combat drug-related offences and dismantle trafficking networks in the country. …
… The Deputy Director-General of NACOC, Alexander Twum-Barimah, disclosed on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Thursday, June 25, that the latest breakthrough forms part of ongoing investigations into the international drug trafficking operation involving approximately 320 kilogrammes …
… Speaking in an interview with Adom News, the Deputy Director-General of NACOC, Lawyer Alexander Twum-Barimah, disclosed that the Commission had made significant progress in investigations into the case involving approximately 320 kilograms of methamphetamine intercepted by Austra …
… The NACOC delegation included the Deputy Director-General in charge of Enforcement, Control and Elimination, Lawyer Alexander Twum-Barimah, as well as other members of the Commission’s management team. …
… The delegation included the Deputy Director-General in charge of Enforcement, Control and Elimination, Lawyer Alexander Twum-Barimah, and other members of the Commission’s management team.
The Narcotics Control Commission has urged schools, churches, and the public to take a more active role in combating drug abuse, citing limited manpower within the Commission. NACOC's Deputy Director-General said the fight cannot be left to the Commission alone and that stronger collaboration from educational institutions and religious organisations is needed to reduce drug abuse across the country.
The Narcotics Control Commission has urged schools, churches, and the public to take a more active role in combating drug abuse, citing limited manpower within the Commission. NACOC's Deputy Director-General said the fight cannot be left to the Commission alone and that stronger collaboration from educational institutions and religious organisations is needed to reduce drug abuse across the country.
The Narcotics Control Commission is proposing mandatory drug testing for students seeking university admission and national service as part of efforts to curb drug abuse among young people. Deputy Director-General Alexander Twum-Barimah said the testing should be integrated into the medical examinations required for university entry to identify and intervene with students already using drugs.
NACOC revealed that more than 6,000 applicants who failed mandatory drug screening during this year's security services recruitment tested positive for cocaine, heroin, cannabis, opioids, and methamphetamine. The Deputy Director-General stated these applicants tested positive for multiple drugs, not just one substance.
The Deputy Director General of NACOC has commended JoyNews for its documentary "Deadly Doses II" on drug abuse in Ghana, saying it complements institutional efforts to fight narcotics and emphasizes the importance of collaboration between state institutions and media. He called on other media houses to undertake similar projects to address drug abuse in communities.
NACOC's Deputy Director General Alexander Twum-Barimah has expressed concern over growing student involvement in the sale and distribution of illicit drugs in Ghana, describing it as a worrying trend in substance abuse prevention. The comments follow a JoyNews investigative documentary revealing that illicit substances are increasingly found in schools and university campuses.
The Narcotics Control Commission's management and staff, led by Director-General Major General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, joined the National General Clean-Up Exercise on Friday, July 10, clearing gutters, desilting drains and sweeping streets around their headquarters and annexes. NACOC regional commands and border posts simultaneously undertook similar clean-up activities in their respective jurisdictions.
Alexander Twum-Barimah, Deputy Director-General of NACOC, says the NPP's referral of Kennedy Agyapong to its disciplinary committee is justified if he breached party rules, but argues the party should also address the substantive issues Agyapong has raised rather than focusing only on discipline.
Joy Online reports that Newsfile, a Saturday broadcast show hosted by Samson Lardy Anyenini, will convene a panel of experts to discuss recent developments including the ECOWAS Court's dismissal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo's application, the jailing of Herald managing editor Larry Dogbe, a $208 million methamphetamine seizure linked to Ghana, and the "Ken Must Go" campaign calling for NPP stalwart Kennedy Agyapong's dismissal from the party.
Ghana's Newsfile programme will discuss recent legal and governance developments including the ECOWAS Court's dismissal of former Chief Justice Torkornoo's application, the jailing of Herald Managing Editor Larry Dogbe, a $208 million methamphetamine seizure linked to Ghana, and the "Ken Must Go" campaign calling for NPP stalwart Kennedy Agyapong's dismissal from the party.
Five Central University students arrested over alleged involvement in the sale and distribution of cannabis and cannabis-infused products have been remanded by the court and are expected to reappear next week. Authorities are investigating the full extent of the operation and seeking to trace the supply chain.
The Narcotics Control Commission will roll out an intensive anti-drug abuse campaign across school campuses nationwide starting June 26, focusing on educational institutions and tertiary campuses as part of efforts to curb rising drug abuse among young people. The Deputy Director-General said the strategy prioritises education and counselling, and called for collaboration from educational authorities, civil society organisations and community leaders.
The Narcotics Control Commission has identified additional suspects linked to an attempted export of approximately 320 kilogrammes of methamphetamine to Australia, following the arrest of an alleged kingpin. The Deputy Director-General said steps are underway to apprehend the newly identified individuals as part of ongoing investigations into the international drug trafficking operation.
The Narcotics Control Commission has arrested the alleged kingpin linked to the attempted export of approximately 320 kilograms of methamphetamine to Australia that was intercepted by Australian authorities, while continuing to pursue other suspects involved in the international drug trafficking operation.
The Narcotics Control Commission is seeking closer collaboration with the Ghana Journalists Association to strengthen public education against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking, particularly among young people. The partnership was discussed during a courtesy visit ahead of this year's World Drug Day celebration.
National Chief Imam Sheikh Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu has expressed concern over rising drug abuse among young people, calling it a major threat to the nation's future that requires urgent collective action. NACOC leadership visited him ahead of the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, scheduled for June 26 at UPSA Main Auditorium.