NACOC Busts Cannabis-loaded Truck At Dodi
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has busted a truck stuffed with large quantities of cannabis at Dodi, near Akosombo in the Eastern Region.
Officials of the Commission discovered the truck in a bush on Saturday, December 2, 2023, on intelligence.
“A search in the truck led to the discovery of One Hundred and Eighty (180) sacks of cannabis concealed in poultry feed. Examination of the 180 sacks led to the recovery of a total of 12,600 slabs of compressed cannabis,” a statement by the Commission on Wednesday night said.
It indicated that no suspect has so far been arrested in connection with the seizure.
Meanwhile, it noted the intercepted truck with the drug exhibits are in the custody of NACOC pending further investigation.
It further called to mind that cannabis is still illegal in the country.
“NACOC takes the opportunity to remind the public that, section 39 – 42 of the Narcotics Control Commission Act, 2020 (Act 1019) prohibits the cultivation, importation, exportation, unlawful possession or control, and business relating to narcotic plants.
“That, the special provision relating to cannabis with not more than 0.3% THC content on dry weight basis for industrial purposes for obtaining fibre or seed or for medicinal purposes as enshrined in the Narcotics Control Commission (Amendment) Act, 2023, does not imply the legalization of cannabis.”
