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Netherlands supports Ghana’s fight against drug trafficking, donates new scanners to NACOC…supports gender-based activism in James Town
The Netherlands government has donated new upscale intrusive scanners to Ghana’s Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) as part of collective efforts aimed at tackling transnational trafficking of illegal drugs through the country’s airports.
The new scanners are expected to significantly boost the commission’s operational efficiency and enhance their ability to monitor and flag high risk cargo and passengers.
At a brief handing over ceremony held at Marriott Hotel in Accra, Dutch Minister of Justice and Security, Mr. Foort van Oosten, indicated that the gesture reflects the Netherlands’ long-standing commitment to partnering with Ghana on security and justice issues, whilst commending the impressive bilateral relations between the two nations.
Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Muntaka, who received the scanners on behalf of government, indicated that the intrusive scanners would support Ghana’s fight against drug trafficking and thanked the Netherlands government for the kind gesture.
“We needed these new intrusive scanners to prevent drug trafficking at our ports; and for the Netherlands government to step in to assist, we are most grateful,” he noted.
He assured the Dutch delegation that the scanners will be used responsibly, adding that they would be operated and maintained by specially trained officers.
In furtherance of the Netherlands’ strong commitment to human rights and the promotion of gender equality, Mr. Foort van Oosten also unveiled the “OrangeCorner Mural” in support of a campaign against gender-based violence in James Town and surrounding communities.
The Orange Corner mural symbolizes resistance against domestic violence, and was born out of a partnership with Act for Change, a youth-focused non-governmental organization that is raising awareness about sexual and gender-based abuses in the community.
Act for Change uses creative arts and participatory theatre to empower young people on gender-based violence.
The campaign will include social media activities and interactive theatre performances for students and community youth leaders.
The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old driver, Bismark Kpormeno, for possession of a large quantity of compressed plant materials suspected to be Indian hemp.
The arrest was made on Sunday, 31 May 2026 by officers of the Tema Highway Patrol Unit during an operation along the Tema-Ada road.
According to police, the suspect was driving a Hyundai Mighty I container truck and failed to stop when signaled. He attempted to evade arrest but was pursued and apprehended at Bondase.
A search of the vehicle revealed twelve 12 sacks and eighty 80 parcels of compressed plant materials concealed in a container and wrapped in sellotape.
Preliminary investigations show the narcotics were allegedly loaded at Kpeve in the Volta Region and were being transported to Ada.
The suspect is currently in police custody assisting with investigations. The truck and exhibits have been impounded for evidential purposes.
The Tema Regional Police Command says it remains committed to combating drug trafficking and other criminal activities.
They also urged the public to support law enforcement by providing timely and credible information on suspicious activities.
Firefighters from the Peki Fire Station of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded swiftly to a fatal head-on collision involving a Mercedes-Benz container truck (WR 1553-C) travelling from Nkwanta to Accra and a Mercedes-Benz passenger bus (GR 3215-E) travelling from Battor to Kabiti in the Oti Region.
The crash occurred at Peki-Tsame near Peki Senior High School in the early hours of Tuesday, 2nd June 2026.
A total of forty (40) persons were involved, comprising twenty-one (21) males, fifteen (15) females, and four (4) children.
Through a coordinated rescue operation, firefighters extricated 25 injured casualties, including 23 adults and two children.
Sadly, 15 persons lost their lives, made up of nine males and 6 females.
The injured were conveyed to the Peki Government Hospital for treatment, while the deceased were handed over to the Police, who conveyed them to the hospital mortuary for preservation and further investigation. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.
The Ghana National Fire Service has extended its deepest condolences to the bereaved families and urges all motorists to observe road traffic regulations, avoid dangerous driving practices, and exercise maximum caution on the roads to help prevent accidents and save lives.
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