The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has seized more than 2.3 tonnes of suspected cannabis with an estimated street value of GH¢1.18 million during a major anti-drug operation in the Volta Region.
The seizure took place at Gbi-Wegbe, a community near Hohoe, following an intelligence-led operation targeting suspected drug trafficking activities in the area.
According to NACOC, officers uncovered and confiscated 2,372.38 kilogrammes of suspected cannabis after raiding a farmhouse and warehouse believed to have been used as a storage facility for illegal narcotics.
The operation was carried out in the early hours of Sunday, May 31, as part of the Commission’s ongoing efforts to disrupt the production, transportation, and distribution of illicit drugs across the country.
In a statement shared on its Facebook page on Monday, June 1, NACOC said investigations and intelligence gathering led officers to the facility, which was allegedly being used to stockpile large quantities of cannabis.
The Commission noted that investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend individuals linked to the illegal operation.
“Investigations are currently underway to identify and apprehend individuals connected to the illegal operation,” the statement said.
NACOC reaffirmed its commitment to combating drug trafficking and substance abuse, stressing that protecting communities from the dangers associated with illicit narcotics remains a national priority.
The Commission further indicated that it will continue to intensify enforcement operations across the country to curb narcotics-related offences and dismantle drug trafficking networks.
Source: citinewsroom
