The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has dealt a significant blow to international drug traffickers by intercepting a massive shipment of suspected cannabis at the Swissport Terminal in Accra. The seizure, made on July 5, involved 738 parcels of cannabis hidden in 40 crates falsely labeled as “food items” bound for the UK.
NACOC’s targeted operation, which followed weeks of intelligence gathering, resulted in the arrest of two individuals, while two others, Lincoln Nii Okaija and Kate Davidson (aka “Esi”), are on the run and wanted by authorities. The public is urged to provide information leading to their capture.
This bust highlights Ghana’s ongoing struggle as a transit hub for narcotics destined for European markets. According to NACOC’s 2022 report, cannabis seizures surged to over 59,900 kg, up from 15,458 kg in 2021. The Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to combating drug-related crime and urged the public to remain vigilant.
In a related development, NACOC conducted a major raid in Akyem Oda and Akroso in June, arresting 14 individuals and shutting down three chemical stores for selling unregistered pharmaceutical substances. The Commission emphasized that community involvement is crucial in protecting public health and national security from the growing threat of narcotics.
Under Ghana’s narcotics law, trafficking without lawful authority carries a minimum 10-year imprisonment sentence. NACOC has pledged to continue collaborating with international partners to dismantle trafficking syndicates and combat drug-related crime.
