6 d. ago NACOC to intensify drug surveillance at public events nationwide

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nacoc-to-intensify-drug-surveillance-at-public-events-nationwide/Ghana’s Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) will conduct heightened operations at nightclubs, entertainment venues, and public events across the country throughout the festive season to combat drug abuse and trafficking. The initiative targets periods of increased social activity when drug abuse risks typically escalate. NACOC aims to safeguard public health and security through targeted enforcement combined […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nacoc-to-intensify-drug-surveillance-at-public-events-nationwide/

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9 d. ago Police crack down on drug trafficking in Tamale, arrest 4 and seize illicit substances

The Ghana Police Service has intensified efforts to combat drug trafficking in the Tamale Metropolis, arresting four suspects and seizing large quantities of illicit substances.

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1 week ago Netherlands donates new scanners to boost Ghana’s fight against drug trafficking

The Netherlands government has donated advanced intrusive scanners to Ghana’s Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) to strengthen efforts against transnational drug trafficking through the country’s airports.

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2 w. ago India Deports 32 Nigerians Linked to Transnational Drug Syndicate

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/india-deports-32-nigerians-linked-to-transnational-drug-syndicate/Indian authorities deported 32 Nigerians connected to a major drug trafficking network within 10 days of their arrest during a coordinated multi-state operation. The deportations followed one of India’s largest crackdowns targeting a foreign-controlled narcotics and money laundering syndicate operating across Delhi, Greater Noida, Gwalior and Visakhapatnam in late November 2025. According to senior officials […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/india-deports-32-nigerians-linked-to-transnational-drug-syndicate/

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3 w. ago IGP Special Operations Team Kills Suspect in Tamale Shootout

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/igp-special-operations-team-kills-suspect-in-tamale-shootout/The Inspector General of Police Special Operations Team shot and killed one suspect during a violent confrontation in the Aboabo Forest enclave of Tamale Metropolis, with 27 others arrested in a major anti-crime operation. Officers came under sudden gunfire from armed criminals while advancing through the forest area targeting robbery and drug trafficking gangs. The […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/igp-special-operations-team-kills-suspect-in-tamale-shootout/

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3 w. ago Sabrina Carpenter and Franklin the Turtle in tiff with Trump administration over use of work

A young turtle from a Canadian children's book series is caught in an international feud after the US Defence Department used the character in a cartoon about killing alleged drug traffickers.

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3 w. ago United States Deploys Massive Naval Force in Caribbean Operation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/united-states-deploys-massive-naval-force-in-caribbean-operation/The United States has stationed more than 10 warships in the Caribbean, including the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier, as part of an unprecedented military buildup targeting drug trafficking operations allegedly linked to Venezuela. The deployment marks the largest concentration of American military assets in the region in decades. Navy Secretary John Phelan confirmed […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/united-states-deploys-massive-naval-force-in-caribbean-operation/

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4 w. ago Netherlands Donates Advanced Scanners to Strengthen Ghana’s Drug Fight

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/netherlands-donates-advanced-scanners-to-strengthen-ghanas-drug-fight/The Government of the Netherlands has donated two state-of-the-art advanced airport passenger scanners to the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) as part of ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking through Kotoka International Airport (KIA). The announcement followed a two-day international conference on drug markets in West Africa held in Accra. The new equipment includes a full-body […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/netherlands-donates-advanced-scanners-to-strengthen-ghanas-drug-fight/

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4 w. ago Netherlands donates advanced airport passenger scanners to NACOC 

The Netherlands government has donated two state-of-the-art advanced airport passenger scanners to the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) to strengthen Ghana’s fight against drug trafficking.

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4 w. ago Tema Circuit Court convicts two police officers of narcotics trafficking

A Circuit Court in Tema has sentenced two police officers to a combined 13 years in prison for unlawful possession and conspiracy to traffic narcotics.

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4 w. ago Tema Court Sentences Two Police Officers to Prison for Drug Trafficking

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tema-court-sentences-two-police-officers-to-prison-for-drug-trafficking/A Tema Circuit Court has sentenced two police officers to 13 years imprisonment each after convicting them of narcotics trafficking following their arrest with 541 parcels of suspected drugs. The court also imposed a fine of 120,000 Ghana cedis on the convicted officers, whose identities have not been publicly disclosed. The sentencing represents one of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tema-court-sentences-two-police-officers-to-prison-for-drug-trafficking/

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4 w. ago Two Sakumono Police Officers Sentenced to 30 Years Imprisonment

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/two-sakumono-police-officers-sentenced-to-30-years-imprisonment/The Gbetsile Circuit Court has convicted two police officers to a cumulative 30 years behind bars following their guilty verdict on drug trafficking charges. Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Nasiru Amadu and General Corporal (G/CPL) Emmanuel Mintah, service number 51836, were found guilty on Friday, November 28, 2025, nearly two years after their November 2023 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/two-sakumono-police-officers-sentenced-to-30-years-imprisonment/

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