Seventy-two individuals have been arrested in a major anti-drug operation conducted by the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) across the Eastern and Greater Accra Regions, as authorities cracked down on illegal narcotics during the festive season.
The intelligence-led raids, dubbed “Operation White Ember”, targeted known drug dens in areas including Mamfe, Tutu, Madina Redco Flats, Zongo Junction, and the railway slums of Airport City.
Similar operations were carried out on Boxing Day in Tema Community 1 and Teshie Nungua, where drugs were seized with the assistance of NACOC’s K9 units.
Officials emphasized that the operations are aimed not only at enforcing the law but also at protecting lives, preventing addiction, and creating safer communities during the holidays.
Seized substances included ecstasy, methamphetamine, and cannabis-laced alcohol, which NACOC says represent “thousands of lives saved from the brink of addiction.”
Beyond the arrests, NACOC officers engaged local residents, providing education on the dangers of drug abuse and the impact of narcotics on community safety. The Commission has pledged to continue similar operations in the coming months to ensure sustained security across the regions.
This operation reflects NACOC’s commitment to maintaining public safety and curbing drug-related crime during the festive period and beyond.
