Six Arrested as NACOC Destroys Seized Drugs in Savannah Region

NACOC – drug seizure – Savannah Region – The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has destroyed a substantial quantity of illicit drugs and other illegal substances in the Savannah Region after joint operations with the Ghana Police Service.

The substances, according to citinewsroom.com report on August 13, 2025, were seized from individuals during targeted enforcement actions aimed at tackling drug abuse and trafficking in the region.

The Damongo Circuit Court, following the operations, convicted six persons, each receiving a fine of not less than 500 penalty units.

Savannah Regional Minister, Salisu Be-Awuribe, said the Regional Security Council (REGSEC) had intensified security measures to curb drug-related activities.

“This is just a part of an ongoing exercise that we have actually taken up very seriously. We are happy the court is giving these sanctions and asking for the destruction of these illicit substances,” he stated.

The Savannah Regional Commander of NACOC, Rashida Ewuntomah, said that the establishment of district and municipal offices would enhance the Commission’s capacity to fight drug trafficking.

“We are hoping that it will be more effective and stronger as we embark on these activities. With officers in these districts, they will have firsthand information for us. Before that happens, we are trying our best. We are working hard to bring offenders to book,” she indicated.

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