NACOC destroys seized drugs worth over $10 million at Bundase
More than US$10 million of seized narcotics were destroyed by the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) at Bundase.
In Brief
- •More than US$10 million of seized narcotics were destroyed by the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) at Bundase.
- •Synthetic opioids made up the largest share, with 4,730,100 capsules and tablets valued at US$5.9 million.
- •338,000 bottles of codeine‑infused cough mixture were destroyed, worth US$4.2 million.
- •564.39 kg of cannabis, with an estimated street value of US$112,878, were also destroyed.
- •The Ghana Standards Authority verified the presence of cannabis in the seized samples before destruction.
Why It Matters
The destruction of more than US$10 million in seized narcotics demonstrates Ghana’s commitment to preventing re‑entry of illicit drugs into the market, thereby protecting public health and curbing drug‑related crime. The operation also signals to international partners that Ghana is actively addressing concerns about its role in transnational drug trafficking, especially after the recent Lebanon seizure linked to Ghanaian consignments.
Key Details
- Total value destroyed
- US$10 million+
- Synthetic opioids quantity
- 4,730,100 capsules/tablets
- Synthetic opioids value
- US$5.9 million
- Codeine cough mixture quantity
- 338,000 bottles
- Codeine cough mixture value
- US$4.2 million
- Cannabis quantity
- 564.39 kg
- Cannabis value
- US$112,878
Context & Background
The operation follows heightened scrutiny of Ghana’s involvement in international drug trafficking after a recent seizure of suspected narcotics in Lebanon linked to a Ghanaian consignment.
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