The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has seized more than 2.3 tonnes of suspected cannabis during a major intelligence-led operation at Gbi-Wegbe, near Hohoe in the Volta Region.
According to the Commission, the operation was conducted in the early hours of May 31, 2026, resulting in the confiscation of 2,372.38 kilograms of the suspected narcotic substance, with an estimated street value of GH¢1.18 million.
NACOC said the seizure followed a carefully coordinated operation targeting suspected drug trafficking activities in the area.
Preliminary intelligence gathered by the Commission allegedly identified a farmhouse and warehouse facility at Gbi-Wegbe that was being used as a storage and distribution centre for large quantities of illicit drugs.
Acting on the intelligence, NACOC operatives raided the premises and discovered the suspected cannabis, which was subsequently seized.
The Commission described the operation as a significant success in its ongoing efforts to combat the cultivation, trafficking, storage and distribution of illegal narcotics across the country.
Investigations are currently underway to determine the full circumstances surrounding the case and identify all individuals connected to the operation.
Although no arrests have been announced, NACOC said efforts have been intensified to track down and apprehend suspects believed to be linked to the drug haul.
The Commission noted that the seizure forms part of a broader national strategy aimed at dismantling drug trafficking networks and preventing illicit substances from reaching communities, particularly young people who are most vulnerable to drug abuse.
NACOC further reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding public health and security through intelligence gathering, enforcement operations and collaboration with local communities and other security agencies.
The latest interception ranks among the Commission’s most significant drug seizures this year and underscores ongoing efforts to curb narcotics-related crimes and disrupt illegal drug networks operating within Ghana.
