The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has seized more than 2.3 tonnes of suspected cannabis during a special anti-drug operation at Gbi-Wegbe near Hohoe in the Volta Region.
According to the Commission, the operation resulted in the confiscation of 2,372.38 kilograms of the suspected narcotic substance, with an estimated street value of GH¢1.18 million.
NACOC said the seizure forms part of its ongoing efforts to combat the production, trafficking, and distribution of illegal drugs across the country.
The Commission disclosed that intelligence gathered by its officers led investigators to a farmhouse and warehouse facility at Gbi-Wegbe, which was allegedly being used as a storage point for illegal drugs.
Acting on the intelligence, officers conducted a raid on the premises in the early hours of Sunday, May 31, 2026, leading to the significant drug bust.
Investigations are currently underway to identify and arrest individuals linked to the operation.
NACOC has reiterated its commitment to tackling drug trafficking and substance abuse, stressing its determination to safeguard the public from the harmful effects of illicit drugs.
By: Bernard Mensah |Planbfmonline.col
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