The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has carried out important raids in the Eastern and Greater Accra Regions to shut down drug-selling places. This operation, called “Operation White Ember,” is aimed at keeping people safe during the festive season.
The officers targeted drug areas from Mamfe and Tutu in the Eastern Region to places like Madina Redco Flats, Zongo Junction, and the slums near Airport City.
On Boxing Day, NACOC also raided areas in Tema Community 1 and Teshie Nungua. Many people were arrested, and various drugs were taken away with the help of NACOC’s trained dogs. They also made sure to patrol shopping malls and beaches in the capital.
NACOC wants everyone to understand that beyond making arrests, this action is about helping people. They believe that the drugs taken, which include ecstasy, methamphetamine, and cannabis in alcohol, mean “thousands of lives saved from addiction” this December.
Whether on the beaches, in public places, or in the slums, NACOC is dedicated to making sure the holiday season is joyful, not tragic.
During the raids, 72 suspects were arrested. The officers engaged with local community members who were happy to see drug dealers removed from their neighborhoods. They also provided important information to residents about the dangers of drug abuse and how it affects safety in their neighborhoods. NACOC plans to continue these raids in the coming days and months to keep everyone in Ghana safe.
