… Deputy Ashanti Regional Head of the Narcotics Control Commission, Charles Kanneo, also engaged the students on the dangers associated with narcotic drugs. …
Asantewaa Empowerment Initiative launches campaign against drug abuse and teenage pregnancy in JuabenGhana Minute.
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The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has carried out a sweeping anti-drug operation across parts of Greater Accra and the Oti Region mainly to winout unscrupulous elements perpetuating their illicit drug trafficking activities. …
𝐍𝐀𝐂𝐎𝐂 r𝐚𝐢𝐝𝐬 m𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 d𝐫𝐮𝐠 h𝐨𝐭𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐫𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐭𝐢 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has carried out a sweeping anti-drug operation across parts of Greater Accra and the Oti Region, leading to several arrests and the seizure of suspected narcotic substances over the weekend. …
NACOC storms drug hotspots in Greater Accra and Oti regions; several arrested in major weekend crackdownThe Bono East Regional Command of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has carried out a special enforcement and public sensitisation operation at Akrofrom along the Techiman–Wenchi highway as part of efforts to clamp down on drug trafficking in the region. …
NACOC conducts anti-drug operation along the Techiman–Wenchi highway… We, therefore, commend the efforts of the Ghana Police Service, the Narcotics Control Commission and the Ghana Armed Forces in combating the menace. …
Editorial: Mental Health Crisis Demands Urgent National Action… The GNA gathered that offices of several institutions, including the Ambulance Service, Fire Service, Environmental Health Service, Legal Aid, Zoomlion, the Agric Directorate, the Narcotics Control Commission, the National Identification Authority, the National Commission for Civ …
Parts of Keta submerged after hours of heavy downpourGhana is experiencing increased domestic consumption and distribution of illicit drugs, a development the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has said requires urgent and coordinated action. …
Ghana facing rising domestic narcotics use – NACOC boss tells Nigerian counterparts… Speaking on recent enforcement efforts, President Mahama disclosed that he convened a high-level meeting with key agencies, including the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), Customs officials, and the Police. …
Mahama rallies chiefs, security agencies against rising drug abuse among youthThe Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has carried out a major anti-drug operation in Winneba ahead of this year’s Aboakyiri Festival, disrupting a suspected drug distribution network in the Effutu Municipality of the Central Region. …
NACOC disrupts suspected drug network in Winneba ahead of Aboakyiri FestivalThe Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) K9 Unit has carried out a series of security operations at the Tamale Airport Hajj Village as part of efforts to ensure a safe and compliant pilgrimage exercise. …
NACOC K9 Unit screens 430 Hajj pilgrims at Tamale Airport
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Asantewaa Initiative launches awareness campaign on drugs and pregnancy
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The Asantewaa Empowerment Initiative and Shine Above Abuse Conference have launched an awareness campaign in Juaben Municipality aimed at protecting young people from drug abuse and teenage pregnancy through education and empowerment. A medical practitioner warned students that drugs can destroy health and future opportunities, while officials encouraged participants to speak up about abuse.
7 hours ago · Joy Online →
Yesterday
Asantewaa Initiative launches awareness campaign on drugs and pregnancy
The Asantewaa Empowerment Initiative and Shine Above Abuse Conference have launched an awareness campaign in Juaben Municipality aimed at protecting young people from drug abuse and teenage pregnancy through education and empowerment. A medical practitioner warned students that drugs can destroy health and future opportunities, while officials encouraged participants to speak up about abuse.
7 hours ago · Joy Online →
Monday 18 May
NACOC raids drug dens in Greater Accra and Oti Region
The Narcotics Control Commission carried out anti-drug operations across parts of Greater Accra and the Oti Region, leading to several arrests and seizures of suspected narcotic substances. Targeted locations included Kissieman, Dome, Kwabenya, and Alavanyo, as part of NACOC's intensified nationwide effort to clamp down on drug trafficking and substance abuse.
18 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Sunday 17 May
NACOC raids drug hotspots in Accra and Oti, arrests multiple suspects
The Narcotics Control Commission carried out a sweeping anti-drug operation across parts of Greater Accra and the Oti Region over the weekend, targeting known drug dens in Kissieman, Dome, Kwabenya, and Alavanyo, where officers seized suspected narcotic substances and arrested several suspects. The coordinated raids formed part of NACOC's intensified nationwide crackdown on drug trafficking and substance abuse.
17 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Friday 15 May
NACOC conducts anti-drug operation on Techiman–Wenchi highway
The Bono East Regional Command of NACOC carried out a special enforcement and public sensitisation operation at Akrofrom on the Techiman–Wenchi highway on Wednesday, May 6, targeting tricycles, motorcycles, and taxis suspected of transporting illicit drugs hidden in charcoal. About 200 tricycles, more than 100 motorcycles, and five taxis were stopped, profiled, and searched, while officers educated transport operators on the dangers and legal consequences of drug trafficking.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Tuesday 12 May
Ghana's psychiatric facilities face surge in cases, infrastructure crisis
Ghana's Psychiatric Unit at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital is recording nearly 15,000 Out Patient Department cases annually, with schizophrenia and postpartum depression among the leading conditions, particularly affecting the 25–40 age group. The Acting Head of the unit has cited enormous pressure from inadequate infrastructure and limited resources, calling for completion of a stalled expansion project.
12 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Thursday 7 May
Keta Township submerged by heavy rainfall, displacing residents
Hours of heavy rainfall in Keta, Volta Region, in the early hours of Wednesday, May 6, submerged parts of the township, displacing residents and destroying property including furniture, foodstuffs, electronics, and clothing. The flooding, described as one of the worst in recent times, also damaged community roads and pathways, hampering emergency efforts; the Keta Municipal Assembly and NADMO are assessing damage and providing support.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Wednesday 6 May
Ghana tackles rising domestic drug use via Nigeria cooperation
Ghana's Narcotics Control Commission has reported increased domestic consumption and distribution of illicit drugs and signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency to deepen cooperation through intelligence sharing, joint operations, and training.
6 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Monday 4 May
Mahama urges chiefs, security to tackle youth drug abuse
President Mahama called on traditional leaders and security agencies to form community task forces against substance abuse among young people and work together to disrupt drug distribution networks. He disclosed that recent enforcement efforts by NACOC, Customs, and Police have intercepted multiple large-scale drug shipments in containers.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Saturday 2 May
NACOC disrupts drug network in Winneba before festival
The Narcotics Control Commission conducted an intelligence-led anti-drug operation in Winneba on May 1, 2026, targeting hotspots linked to illicit drug activities ahead of the Aboakyiri Festival. The operation resulted in seizures of suspected narcotics and several arrests, with investigations ongoing to identify key figures in the alleged trafficking network.
2 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Friday 1 May
NACOC screens 430 Hajj pilgrims at Tamale Airport
The Narcotics Control Commission's K9 Unit screened approximately 430 Hajj pilgrims and about 450 bags at Tamale Airport as part of routine checks to detect narcotics and prohibited items; all checks returned negative.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Thursday 30 April
NACOC seizes five million opioid tablets in major drug bust
The Narcotics Control Commission has intercepted a 40-foot trailer loaded with an estimated five million tablets of Tapentadol 250mg in what authorities describe as one of the largest seizures in recent times. Four suspects have been arrested, and the shipment was reportedly destined for the Niger Republic, prompting concerns about drug trafficking across West African corridors.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Tuesday 28 April
Illicit tobacco trade threatens health, revenue—NACOC warns
The Narcotics Control Commission Director-General has warned that illegal tobacco products deprive the state of billions in tax revenue annually, expose consumers to unsafe unregulated goods, and fuel organised crime. A week-long training workshop launched April 27, 2026, aims to strengthen frontline officers' capacity to detect and combat illicit tobacco trafficking at Ghana's entry and exit points.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →