Also known as: Major Gen. Mantey · Maj Gen Obuba Mantey · NACOC Director-General
Director-General of Ghana's Narcotics Control Commission leading drug trafficking prevention efforts and cross-border security cooperation.
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… Receiving the support, NACOC Director-General, Major General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, expressed appreciation to the Spanish Government for its continued partnership and commitment to strengthening Ghana’s fight against drug trafficking. …
Spain gives NACOC €300,000 to complete first forensic laboratoryJoy Online
The Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), Major General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, has challenged journalists to investigate the networks and vulnerabilities that enable drug trafficking rather than focusing mainly on arrests and drug seizures. …
NACOC Director-General urges journalists to investigate drug trafficking networks in GhanaJoy Online
… During a working visit to the Elubo Border on Wednesday, October 21, NACOC Director-General, Major General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, called for closer collaboration and a strong working relationship between the security agencies of Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire to address the threat. …
NACOC strengthens ties with Ivorian counterparts to combat illicit drug traffickingJoy Online
The Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), Major General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, has raised concerns about security lapses at Ghana’s airports, revealing that suspected drug traffickers are adopting sophisticated methods to evade screening procedures, includi …
Drug traffickers acquiring own scanners to evade detection at airports – NACOC bossJoy Online
… NACOC Director-General Major General Maxwell Obuba Mantey gave the assurance when the Acting Executive Secretary of the Postal and Courier Services Regulatory Commission, Cosmas Anpengnuo, and members of his management team paid a working visit to him on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 …
NACOC, Postal and Courier Services Regulatory Commission intensify efforts to curb drug traffickingJoy Online
… Director-General of NACOC, Major General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, said securing sustainable funding would strengthen the Commission’s capacity to provide treatment, rehabilitation and support services, particularly to people in underserved communities. …
NACOC seeks sustainable funding to expand substance use rehabilitation servicesJoy Online
… The call was made by a Ghanaian delegation led by the Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), Major General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, at the 33rd Meeting of Heads of National Drug Law Enforcement Agencies, Africa (HONLAF) in Vienna, Austria. …
Ghana calls for stronger regional cooperation to combat drug traffickingJoy Online
… The Director-General of NACOC, Major General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, said the Commission would strictly enforce the regulatory framework governing the cultivation and use of cannabis within the permitted 0.3 per cent THC threshold. …
NACOC partners CSIR to advance research and development of 0.3% THC cannabisJoy Online
… The engagement, led by NACOC Director-General, Major General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, focused on practical measures to curb the use, distribution and sale of illicit drugs on campus. …
NACOC, University of Ghana strengthen collaboration to tackle drug abuse on campusJoy Online
The Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), Major General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, has urged officers being trained as prosecutors to uphold integrity, professionalism and fairness in handling narcotics-related cases. …
NACOC boss urges prosecutors to uphold integrity and rule of lawSpain has given the Narcotics Control Commission €300,000 to complete its first forensic laboratory, strengthening Ghana's investigative capabilities in fighting drug trafficking and organised crime. The Spanish Ambassador also pledged support for training forensic officers and said Spain would deepen collaboration through capacity building and technical assistance.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Spain has given the Narcotics Control Commission €300,000 to complete its first forensic laboratory, strengthening Ghana's investigative capabilities in fighting drug trafficking and organised crime. The Spanish Ambassador also pledged support for training forensic officers and said Spain would deepen collaboration through capacity building and technical assistance.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission has challenged journalists to investigate the networks and vulnerabilities that enable drug trafficking, rather than focusing mainly on arrests and seizures, and urged evidence-based reporting that examines institutional responses and community safeguards.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Narcotics Control Commission has engaged border security authorities in Côte d'Ivoire to strengthen cross-border cooperation and intensify efforts to combat illicit drug trafficking along the Elubo–Noé border.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Director-General of Ghana's Narcotics Control Commission told Parliament that suspected drug traffickers are using sophisticated methods including acquiring their own scanners to evade screening at airports, and that some airport security personnel are exploiting their positions to bypass established security protocols.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Narcotics Control Commission and the Postal and Courier Services Regulatory Commission have strengthened collaboration to prevent illicit drug trafficking through Ghana's postal and courier services. NACOC's Director-General committed to providing technical, training, and intelligence-gathering support, while welcoming the Commission's plan for background checks on employees.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Narcotics Control Commission has begun discussions with the West Africa Program to Combat AIDS and STI and Open Society Foundations to secure sustainable funding for a Substance Use Disorders and Rehabilitation Fund. The fund aims to provide treatment and support to persons affected by substance use disorders across the country, with planned nationwide survey to assess drug use trends.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's delegation at the 33rd Meeting of Heads of National Drug Law Enforcement Agencies, Africa in Vienna called for stronger regional and international cooperation to combat drug trafficking and transnational organised crime. During the period under review, NACOC and partner security agencies made 217 arrests and 165 prosecutions, intercepting more than 8.5 tonnes of assorted narcotic drugs and 45.4 million tramadol tablets.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Narcotics Control Commission has partnered with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research to advance research, innovation and sustainable cultivation of cannabis with not more than 0.3 per cent THC content, aiming to support development of industrial and medicinal applications of hemp while maintaining strict regulatory oversight.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Narcotics Control Commission has engaged the University of Ghana to strengthen efforts against substance abuse among students, focusing on curbing the use, distribution and sale of illicit drugs on campus. The discussions highlighted concern about cannabis-laced edible products being sold to students and the need for closer cooperation on prevention, education and support services.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission urged officers being trained as prosecutors to maintain integrity, professionalism and fairness in handling narcotics cases, warning that poor investigations and inadequate case preparation could undermine justice and weaken public confidence in the justice system.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister George Opare Addo opened the National Youth Forum 2026 at UPSA in Accra, bringing together young people and heads of youth-focused agencies to discuss challenges and opportunities. The forum provided a platform for youth to raise concerns and propose solutions, with agency heads outlining available programmes.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission says the agency is collaborating with state security bodies to secure Ghana's points of entry and exit to prevent drug trafficking and organised crime. He stressed the need for regional cooperation, intelligence sharing, and investment in modern equipment and technology to tackle cross-border criminal operations.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Major General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission, says NACOC is collaborating with security agencies to safeguard entry and exit points and prevent drug trafficking and organised crime. He emphasised the need for regional cooperation, intelligence sharing, modern equipment, and investment in forensic capabilities and technology.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of Aboboyaa Group of Companies has donated two motorcycles to the Narcotics Control Commission's Ashanti Regional Command to enhance operational mobility in combating substance abuse and drug trafficking in the region.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Mood Digital Services Limited (MDSL) has donated IT equipment including 50 laptops, five iPads, servers, printers, projectors, and a drone to the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) as part of its corporate social responsibility. MDSL's CEO said the company also plans to help NACOC develop a national incident reporting system with real-time reporting and data analysis capabilities.
14 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission cautioned young people against misconceptions about cannabis, stating that its plant-based origin does not make it harmless and that it can impair memory, judgment, and decision-making. He challenged the belief that cannabis is safe because it comes from a plant or that it can improve intellectual abilities, urging youth to rely on credible scientific information.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission reported that HIV prevalence among people who use drugs in the Ashanti Region stands at 6.6%, compared with the national prevalence rate of 1.4%. According to 2025 research by the University of Ghana School of Public Health, 82,500 people use drugs in Ghana, with 16,300 in the Ashanti Region.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Mood Digital Services Limited has donated IT equipment to the Narcotics Control Commission, including 50 laptops, five iPads, two industrial printers, two enterprise-grade servers, 12 UPS units, five projectors, one drone and four all-in-one computers. The company also offered to develop a national incident reporting system to enable remote reporting from NACOC's regional offices.
13 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Mood Digital Services Ltd has donated 50 HP laptops and other IT equipment to the Narcotics Control Commission to strengthen its capacity to detect and disrupt drug trafficking conducted through digital and cyber platforms. The Director-General said the equipment would enhance NACOC's operational capacity and intelligence-gathering capabilities to combat emerging forms of narcotics-related cybercrime.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Two Ghanaian companies, MJ Adom Limited and Juliotpa Limited, have become the first to receive licences to cultivate cannabis for medicinal and industrial purposes under a government regulated pilot programme. The three-year licences permit cultivation of cannabis with a tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content of not more than 0.3 per cent, following a rigorous technical and regulatory assessment.
3 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Narcotics Control Commission has issued Ghana's first cannabis cultivation licences to MG Adom Limited and Juliopta Limited for industrial, medicinal and research purposes. The licences permit cultivation of cannabis containing no more than 0.3 per cent THC, while recreational cannabis remains illegal in Ghana.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Navy and Narcotics Control Commission renewed their commitment to inter-agency collaboration during a courtesy visit, with NACOC's Director-General commending the Navy's support in combating illicit drug trafficking in Ghana's maritime space through capacity-building initiatives including VBSS training and Exercise OBANGAME EXPRESS.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Narcotics Control Commission has partnered with the University of Professional Studies, Accra to conduct a nationwide baseline survey on drug use to generate data for policy formulation and evidence-based interventions.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Narcotics Control Commission has partnered with the University of Professional Studies, Accra to conduct a nationwide baseline survey on drug use patterns and trends to generate data for policy formulation and evidence-based interventions in Ghana.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission has warned that global drug trafficking networks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, exploiting technology and cyberspace to expand illicit operations across borders, with Ghana experiencing a trend where criminal networks are using cyberspace to trade in narcotics.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Director-General of Ghana's Narcotics Control Commission warns that global drug trafficking networks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, using technology and cyberspace to expand illicit operations. He called for stronger regional and international cooperation, noting that Ghana is experiencing criminal networks using cyberspace to trade in narcotics.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Zimbabwe's ambassador to Ghana announced a benchmarking mission to learn from Ghana's Narcotics Control Commission drug control strategies, as Zimbabwe prepares to establish its own Drug and Substance Abuse Control and Enforcement Agency.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Gold Board presented GH¢12.65 million to the Narcotics Control Commission, representing 50 per cent of proceeds from the sale of 17 gold bars seized from illicit gold traders in 2025, distributed under the Board's incentive policy to encourage intelligence and strengthen collaboration against illegal gold trading.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
11 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Deputy Minister for the Interior has called for the urgent passage of a Legislative Instrument to operationalise the Narcotics Control Commission Act 2020, saying the country must move beyond policy commitments to treat drug use as a public health and human rights issue rather than a criminal matter.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →