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NACOC intensifies war against drug dealers
• Transportation of narcotic drugs is illegal and punishable
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has vowed to deal decisively with those who engage in transportation of narcotic drugs.
According to the Commission, it will not renege on its commitment in ensuring drastic reduction of all types of narcotic drugs in the country.
“The possession and attempted transportation of narcotic drugs is still illegal and punishable under the domestic law. We, therefore, assure the citizens of our commitment to keeping the influx of smuggling of all types of narcotic drugs to the barest minimum in collaboration with the relevant stakeholders.”
Mr. Francis Opoku Amoah, Acting Director, Public Affairs and International Relations of Narcotics Control Commission told this reporter on a telephone interview against the backdrop of the arrest of a Liberian woman, Ms. Wolo Maikplay Margaret, at the Kotoka International Airport on May, 14, 2022, for attempting to smuggle cocaine from Liberia to Bangkok, Thailand, on board Qatar Airways.
In all 30 pellets of cocaine weighing 227.2101 grammes were retrieved from her vagina and beneath her breasts when NACOC officials conducted physical search on her following a tip-off, as regards her nefarious activities.
The woman readily admitted her guilt of “attempted exportation and possession of narcotic drug without a Minister of Health Licence” which violated Sections 36 and 37 of the Narcotics Control Commision Act 2020 (Act 1019) respectively.
The culprit was arraigned at an Accra High Court in record time and was jailed 10 years by Justice Mary Ekua Yanzuh on her (convicts’s) own plea.
Ms Woho was again ordered by the court to pay a fine of 10.000 penalty units (GH¢ 120,000) or serve additional three years in prison when she failed to pay.
By Castro Zangina-Tong
The Ashanti South Regional Police Intelligence Directorate has arrested two suspects in connection with a robbery attack on an Indian national in Obuasi and a separately planned robbery operation targeting a distribution company in the same area.
On April 16, 2026, Police received credible intelligence that a group of armed men were planning an attack in Obuasi. A police team moved swiftly into the area and arrested suspect Iddrisu Fuseini, also known as “Iddi”, at his hideout in Bedieso, Obuasi.
During interrogation, he confessed to being part of a six-member gang that attacked an Indian national at his residence at New Baakoyeden, Obuasi, on April 12 2026, robbing him of GH₵150,000.00.
He disclosed that the attack was orchestrated following a tip-off from suspect Ibrahim, an employee of the victim, who informed the gang that the victim kept large sums of money.
Further investigations led to the arrest of a second suspect, Shaibu Mohammed, also known as “SM” or “Cicinati”, on 20th April 2026 at his hideout in Gausu, Obuasi. During interrogation, he admitted to participating in the planning of the robbery and confirmed that the gang had further planned to rob a distribution company near Mawuli Hotel in Obuasi.
Investigations have further revealed that both suspects are currently standing trial at the Obuasi Circuit Court in connection with a separate robbery of GH₵600,000.00.
A manhunt is ongoing to arrest the remaining accomplices, identified as Khalifa, Edward, Prof, Waddle, Ebbe, and Ibrahim, and to recover a pump action gun and a locally manufactured pistol believed to be in their possession.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), on April 17, 2026, decorated nineteen (19) senior officers who have been promoted to their next ranks based on the recommendations of the Police Council and approval of the President, John Dramani Mahama.
The ceremony, held at the National Police Headquarters in Accra, forms part of efforts to recognise merit, dedication, and long-standing service within the Ghana Police Service, while strengthening leadership across key operational and administrative levels.
The officers promoted from Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) to Commissioner of Police (COP) are Dr. Luke Asue-In-Yeng Zakpaa, Mr. Frederick Agyei, Mr. Duuti Tuaruka, Mr. Arthur Osei-Akoto, Mr. Darko Offei Lomotey, Mr. Eric Ken Winful, Mr. Barnabas Nambont Nasumong, and Mr. Desmond Owusu Boampong.
The IGP and members of POMAB congratulated the officers and urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their duties.
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