The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has intercepted more than 2.3 tonnes of suspected cannabis with an estimated street value of GH¢1.18 million during a major anti-drug operation at Gbi-Wegbe near Hohoe in the Volta Region.
The seizure, which forms part of NACOC’s intensified crackdown on drug trafficking networks across the country, followed an intelligence-led operation targeting suspected narcotics activities in the area.
According to the Commission, officers raided a farmhouse and warehouse believed to have been serving as a storage point for illegal drugs and recovered 2,372.38 kilogrammes of suspected cannabis.
The operation was conducted in the early hours of Sunday, May 31, after investigators gathered intelligence indicating that large quantities of cannabis were being stockpiled at the facility.
In a statement issued on Monday, June 1, NACOC disclosed that investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend individuals linked to the operation.
“Investigations are currently underway to identify and apprehend individuals connected to the illegal operation,” the Commission stated.
NACOC emphasized that the successful operation demonstrates its continued commitment to combating the cultivation, transportation, and distribution of illicit drugs nationwide.
The Commission further assured the public that it remains dedicated to protecting communities from the harmful effects of drug abuse and trafficking, describing the fight against narcotics-related crimes as a key national security and public health priority.
The latest seizure is one of the largest cannabis interceptions reported in recent months and underscores ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies to dismantle organized drug networks operating within the country.
