Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, Ghana’s interior minister, has reiterated the government’s resolve to fight drug misuse and illegal trafficking in order to create a safer environment, which will help Ghana become a drug-free nation.
The Hon. Minister emphasized the need of stakeholder coordination and cooperation while pledging support for the Commission’s initiatives.
Speaking during a working visit to the Commission in Accra, Hon. Muntaka urged the Commission to implement the required policies and carry on with its excellent work in order to fulfill its mandate and advance good governance, economic growth, and national security.
Due to its geographic location and porous borders, Ghana acts as a transshipment point for illegal drugs, and the country’s coastline and airports have been important entry and exit points for the trafficking of illicit commodities.
Drug abuse and illicit trafficking are serious issues in Ghana that affect public health, security, and socioeconomic development. Marijuana has been identified as the most commonly abused drug among youth, with initial use reported to occur as early as 10–12 years old.
In October 2024, four men were imprisoned for smuggling $5.6 million worth of cannabis from Ghana to the UK, concealed in sacks of Gari powder.
Based on intelligence from the Ghanaian Narcotics Control Commission and the National Crime Agency (NCA), 2,335 packages of cannabis weighing 1.5 tons were found in a shipping container that arrived at Tilbury Docks, Essex, in December 2019.
In June 2024, Ghana and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) launched the World Drug Report in Accra in conjunction with the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
To effectively combat drug abuse and trafficking in Ghana, a multifaceted strategy that includes law enforcement, public health programs, community engagement, and international collaborations has been proposed.
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