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 Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has commenced investigations into a major drug seizure in Australia after authorities there intercepted approximately 320 kilogrammes of methamphetamine concealed in a consignment believed to have originated from Ghana. …
NACOC launches investigation into 320kg meth seizure linked to GhanaJoy Online
Central University has suspended all remaining Students’ Representative Council (SRC) Week activities following the arrest of five individuals by the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) over their alleged involvement in the sale and distribution of cannabis and cannabis-infused …
Central University Management responds to reports of individuals in NACOC custodyJoy Online
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has arrested five students of Central University during a targeted operation on campus over their alleged involvement in the sale and distribution of cannabis and cannabis-infused products. …
NACOC arrests 5 students at Central University campus over cannabis-laced products (Updated)The Chronicle
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has stepped up efforts to combat drug abuse in Ghana by seeking the support of the National House of Chiefs to help tackle the growing threat, particularly among the youth. …
NACOC Enlists National House of Chiefs in Renewed Fight Against Rising Drug AbuseJoy Online
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has stepped up its efforts to combat drug trafficking and substance abuse by carrying out a large-scale search and public education exercise at major bus terminals across Accra. …
NACOC intensifies anti-drug operations with search and public education at Accra bus terminalsJoy Online
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) is set to commemorate this year’s International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking with a focus on addressing the persistent challenges posed by the global drug problem and exploring innovative responses. …
NACOC to commemorate International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit traffickingJoy Online
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) is seeking closer collaboration with the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) to strengthen public education and combat the growing problem of substance abuse among young people. …
NACOC partners GJA to combat substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in GhanaJoy Online
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), in collaboration with the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), has begun a comprehensive scientific examination of narcotic exhibits earmarked for destruction as part of activities marking the 2026 World Drug Day Commemoration. …
NACOC, GSA begin scientific testing of seized drugs ahead of 2026 World Drug Day destructionJoy Online
… The Chief Imam made the remarks when the Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), Brigadier General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, led a management delegation to pay a working visit to him ahead of the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. …
Chief Imam Sheikh Sharubutu warns against rising drug abuse ahead of 2026 World Drug DayJoy Online
… Mr Marshal Abuchow, the Deputy Upper East Regional Commander at the Narcotics Control Commission, noted that the use of illicit drugs, which fuelled activities associated with violent extremism, was on the rise, particularly among the youth, and urged them to desist from such beh …
Preventing violent extremism: Peace Council intensifies civilian-security dialoguesThe 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 →