V/R: NACOC Seizes 2.3 Tonnes of Suspected Cannabis Worth GH¢1.18m in Raid
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has confiscated over 2.3 tonnes of suspected cannabis during a special anti-drug operation at Gbi-Wegbe, near Hohoe in the Volta Region.
The Commission said officers seized 2,372.38 kilograms of the suspected narcotic with an estimated street value of GH¢1,186,190.
The raid forms part of NACOC’s ongoing efforts to clamp down on the production, trafficking and distribution of illegal drugs across the country.
According to NACOC, the operation was intelligence-led, adding that officers identified a farmhouse and warehouse facility at Gbi-Wegbe believed to be serving as a storage point for illegal drugs.
Acting on that intelligence, they carried out a raid on the premises in the early hours of Sunday, May 31, 2026, resulting in the major seizure.
Investigations are currently underway to identify and apprehend individuals connected to the illegal operation.
NACOC has reaffirmed its commitment to the fight against drug trafficking and substance abuse, stressing its resolve to protect the public from the harmful effects of illicit drugs in Ghana.
Story by Hajara Fuseini
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