Also known as: the Narcotics Control Commission
Ghanaian government agency responsible for combating drug trafficking and substance abuse, operating 77 district commands nationwide and conducting educational and enforcement campaigns.
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The Counselling, Referral and Social Reintegration Unit of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) in the Ashanti Region has carried out an outreach programme for persons living with drug use disorders in vulnerable conditions at Amakom. …
NACOC reaches out to 50 substance users in Ashanti Region under “Wheels of Change” initiativeJoy Online
… The Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), Brigadier General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, disclosed that the applicants, representing about seven per cent of all candidates screened for recruitment into the Ghana Police Service, Ghana Prisons Service, Ghana Nation …
Over 6,000 security service applicants fail first-ever drug screening – NACOCThe Chronicle
President John Dramani Mahama and the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) have urged the youth of Ghana to abstain from drugs. …
Mahama, NACOC urge youth to say no to drugsDaily Guide
Dignitaries at the programme The Director-General of Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), Brigadier General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, says the government has expanded the Commission’s operational capacity to strengthen efforts to protect the country’s borders and communities from th …
Illicit Drug Trade Fight Capacity Expanded – NACOC BossThe Ghanaian Times
… Mr Iddrisu gave the directive in Accra on Friday at the commemoration of the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, organised by the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC). …
Dismiss students involved in drug use on campuses – Education Minister directs GESJoy Online
The Ashanti Regional Command of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has intensified efforts to combat drug trafficking by educating commercial tricycle and motorbike riders on the legal consequences of transporting illicit drugs. …
NACOC sensitises motorists on drug-trafficking risksJoy Online
… It was against this background that the Research and Consultancy Centre of the University of Professional Studies, Accra, in collaboration with the Narcotics Control Commission, presented findings from a baseline study on youth substance use in the La Nkwantanang-Madina Municipal …
World Drug Day: Study reveals high substance use among youth in La Nkwantanang-Madina MunicipalJoy Online
… To commemorate World Drug Day, the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) donated medications to support the facility. …
Bahas Mental inmates appeal for medications amid rising substance abuse cases in Upper WestJoy Online
… The directive forms part of a nationwide Behavioural Change Communication (BCC) campaign launched by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Ministry of the Interior and the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC). …
Education Minister orders daily anti-drug campaign in schoolsJoy Online
The Deputy Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), Alexander Twum-Barimah, has dismissed claims by suspended former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo that she was subjected to an unfair trial process, insisting that the constitutional procedures governing her …
Getrude Torkornoo’s claims of unfair trial lacks basis – Twum-BarimahThe Narcotics Control Commission's Counselling, Referral and Social Reintegration Unit conducted an outreach programme for 50 persons living with drug use disorders in vulnerable conditions at Amakom as part of its "Wheels of Change" initiative, distributing food and drinks while encouraging them to seek professional help and support services.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Narcotics Control Commission's Counselling, Referral and Social Reintegration Unit conducted an outreach programme for 50 persons living with drug use disorders in vulnerable conditions at Amakom as part of its "Wheels of Change" initiative, distributing food and drinks while encouraging them to seek professional help and support services.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
More than 6,000 applicants for Ghana's security services tested positive for illicit drugs in mandatory screening—representing about seven per cent of candidates for the Ghana Police Service, Ghana Prisons Service, Ghana National Fire Service and Ghana Ambulance Service. The Narcotics Control Commission Director-General said the result underscores the need for preventive interventions against substance abuse among youth.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama and the Narcotics Control Commission urged Ghana's youth to abstain from drugs at the 2026 World Drug Day commemoration in Accra, saying drug abuse would ruin their lives and families.
1 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission says the government has expanded operational capacity to combat illicit drugs, with district operational commands growing from fewer than 10 to 77 nationwide covering all 16 regions. The expansion includes 27 operational vehicles, a 100-acre training school site, mobile drug detection scanners, and plans to restore baggage scanners at Accra International Airport by August 2026.
30 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has announced a zero-tolerance policy on drug use in schools, directing the Ghana Education Service to impose the strongest possible disciplinary sanctions, including dismissal, on students found possessing or using illicit drugs. He also directed all schools to introduce a daily anti-drug affirmation and stressed that drug abuse is undermining learning and threatening the country's future human resource base.
30 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Narcotics Control Commission's Ashanti Regional Command has launched a sensitisation programme targeting commercial tricycle and motorbike riders, warning them of the legal risks of transporting illicit drugs. The Regional Commander stated that anyone convicted of transporting narcotics faces between 10 and 25 years' imprisonment.
29 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana marked World Drug Day on June 26 with stakeholders calling for stronger action against substance abuse among young people. A baseline study by the University of Professional Studies, Accra and the Narcotics Control Commission examined youth substance use in the La Nkwantanang-Madina Municipality.
29 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of Bahas Mental Home in Upper West says the facility receives new patients almost every day due to substance abuse, with admissions arriving from across the country. Inmates have appealed for sustained support and medications, saying the growing patient load has strained available resources.
29 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Education Minister has directed the Ghana Education Service to introduce a mandatory daily anti-drug awareness message in all pre-tertiary schools as part of a nationwide campaign to combat rising substance abuse among schoolchildren. Students will recite an approved anti-drug message during morning assemblies in a call-and-response format, as part of a broader Behavioural Change Communication strategy.
27 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Alexander Twum-Barimah, Deputy Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission, has dismissed suspended former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo's claims of an unfair trial, stating that constitutional procedures were followed and that she was served with documents, allowed to respond within about 10 days, and given opportunity to be heard.
27 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bel-Aqua Care Foundation has donated GH¢120,000 to NACOC to support training of approximately 800 counsellors in Senior High Schools across Ghana's 16 regions to strengthen drug abuse prevention and provide counselling to students in need.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has provided the Narcotics Control Commission with mobile drug detection devices and is replacing body intrusive scanners at Kotoka International Airport in collaboration with the Kingdom of the Netherlands, according to NACOC's Director-General, to enhance Ghana's capacity to detect and prevent illicit drug trafficking.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Narcotics Control Commission has arrested the alleged kingpin and two accomplices linked to an international drug trafficking syndicate that shipped 320 kilograms of methamphetamine worth US$296 million to Australia. The arrests followed a three-month intelligence-led investigation after Australian Federal Police intercepted the methamphetamine concealed in charcoal bags at Port Botany in Sydney.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Narcotics Control Commission will roll out new drug detection equipment, including mobile scanners, at Accra International Airport from August 2026 through a Ghana-Netherlands partnership, as part of efforts to strengthen border security and combat drug trafficking. The move follows heightened action against narcotics, including the recent arrest of an alleged drug kingpin linked to the seizure of approximately 320 kilogrammes of methamphetamine from Ghana that was intercepted in Australia.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Narcotics Control Commission, working with the National Investigations Bureau, has arrested the first suspect in connection with a 320-kilogram methamphetamine shipment intercepted in Australia and valued at about $296 million. NACOC said the arrest is a major breakthrough and investigators are working with international partners to track down remaining suspects believed to be part of a wider transnational drug trafficking network.
25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Director of NACOC says a nationwide survey by the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment found illicit drug trade has become increasingly common in tertiary institutions and training colleges. He notes that students themselves are becoming vendors and leading sales of drugs in schools, as evidenced by recent arrests at Central University.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Narcotics Control Commission's Deputy Director has attributed rising illicit drug use among young people in tertiary institutions to "youthful exuberance," citing instances where students sell cannabis-infused products on campus. He warned of the normalisation of drug consumption in academic environments and called for enforcement, education and rehabilitation initiatives to address the trend.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Narcotics Control Commission deputy director disclosed that cannabis-infused egg and pepper and ice cream are being sold on university campuses in Ghana, reflecting a concerning shift toward concealment of drug distribution in everyday snacks that are harder to detect.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Director of the Narcotics Control Commission has raised alarm over an emerging trend of cannabis-infused snacks, including ice cream and eggs and pepper, being circulated on tertiary education campuses in the country. He cautioned that the development poses a serious public health and regulatory concern, warning that such practices could undermine student wellbeing and academic performance.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Narcotics Control Commission has expressed concern over growing drug-related activities in secondary schools and universities, with intelligence suggesting increased drug use and distribution among students. NACOC's Head of Public Relations cited instances including 20 students sent home from a girls' school for drug-related offences and drug operations at Central University.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Narcotics Control Commission and UHAS Basic School called for sustained investment in youth empowerment, education and community engagement as tools against drug abuse and trafficking, during the school's third World Drug Day celebration in Ho.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Narcotics Control Commission and Bureau of National Investigations have arrested a Ghanaian woman identified as the lead shipper of 320kg of methamphetamine intercepted in Australia. Authorities are tracking at least ten other suspects in connection with the shipment.
24 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Upper West Regional Commander of NACOC has called on guidance and counselling coordinators to be the first line of defence against drug abuse among students, particularly the growing misuse of tramadol and unprescribed substances. At a World Drug Day seminar in Wa, he stressed that the fight against drug abuse must begin in classrooms and urged counsellors to identify and support struggling students.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Narcotics Control Commission has arrested the first suspect in connection with a 320-kilogram methamphetamine shipment valued at $296 million that was intercepted in Australia in April 2026. NACOC says the arrest is a breakthrough in uncovering a transnational drug trafficking syndicate, with further arrests expected as investigators work with international partners.
24 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →