The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has destroyed over 150,000 Kilograms (kg) of various illicit drugs, which it seized between 2021 and 2024.
The illicit drugs included Cannabis, Heroine, Speedball, Cocaine, Meth and MDMA and Codeine, weighing over 46,128kg, 37kg, 10kg, 9kg, 3kg and 105,700kg respectively.
The destruction exercise was done at the Bundase Military Camp in the Ningo-Prampram District.
The Director-General of NACOC, Dr Kenneth Adu-Amanfoh said the destruction of narcotic drugs was an essential step in their mission to protect citizens and prevent suicidal instincts.
He said each kilogram of these illicit substances represented lives potentially destroyed, families disrupted, and communities destabilised.
The Director-General said by removing these substances from existence, they sent a clear and resolute message to all the drug trafficking networks and individuals, that there was no place in the society, and the country at large for such illicit activities, to perpetrate drug addiction, violence and crime.
“Enforcement and interdiction alone are not a sole solution to addressing this complex issue, and prevention, education and rehabilitation are essential pillars in the broader strategy to address drug abuse in our nation and beyond,” he added.
He said it was only through a balanced approach that the Commission could effectively combat the multifaceted challenges posed by these illicit narcotics.
Dr Adu-Amanfoh said Ghana had made substantial strides in dismantling drug trafficking networks, disrupting supply chains, and safeguarding communities from the harms of illicit drugs.
He said the ongoing efforts by the NACOC Governing Board, to enhance cross-border cooperation and collaboration to bolster enforcement capabilities and strengthen national policies, reflected a profound commitment to the safety and security of citizens.
He pledged the Commission’s commitment to work alongside all their international, regional and local partners in the continued fight against drug trafficking.
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