NACOC, Police Destroy Seized Drugs in Savannah Region; Six Arrested

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

The substances were seized from individuals during targeted enforcement actions aimed at curbing the growing menace of drug abuse and trafficking. The Damongo Circuit Court subsequently convicted six persons, each receiving a fine of no less than 500 penalty units.

Savannah Regional Minister, Salisu Be-Awuribe, said the Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has intensified security efforts in the area. He stressed that the use of illicit drugs remains strictly prohibited.

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

Savannah Regional Commander of NACOC, Rashida Ewuntomah, noted that the Commission’s fight against drug trafficking will be strengthened with the establishment of district and municipal offices in the region.

“We are hoping it will be more effective and stronger as we embark on these activities. With officers present in the districts, they can provide us with firsthand information. Until then, we are doing our best to bring offenders to book,” she added.