The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), as part of its anti-narcotics exercise campaign has carried out an operation in Buduburam and its surrounding communities in the Gomoa East Municipality, Central Region, leading to the arrest of individuals found to be involved in the act.
The exercise falls in line with NACOC’s nationwide crackdown on drug trafficking and abuse, seized several illicit drugs.
A statement made available to the Ghana News Agency said the exercise led to the arrest of a 32-year-old woman identified as Rebecca Afia Naa Dei Kotei, popularly known as “Mother,” described by opinion leaders as a key figure in the local drug trade who had previously evaded arrest.
It said the suspect had been on the radar of NACOC’s intelligence and surveillance team due to her activities in dealing with all manner of illicit drug trafficking acts.
The statement said the Commission had received several complaints of nefarious activities being perpetuated by most of the suspects who were currently in custody.
It said NACOC officials seized quantities of suspected cannabis, tramadol, and other controlled substances, along with items believed to be linked to drug peddling activities.
“NACOC wishes to assure the general public of its commitment to ensure that Ghana becomes a drug-free nation”
“The public is also assured that suspects involved in this raid will be processed for court in accordance with the law,” the statement added.
GNA
Edited by Linda Asante Agyei
19 Jan. 2026
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