Buduburam: 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.
According to Ghana News Agency, the exercise falls in line with NACOC's nationwide crackdown on drug trafficking and abuse, and resulted in the seizure of several illicit drugs. A statement made available to the 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.' She is described by opinion leaders as a key figure in the local drug trade who had previously evaded arrest.
The statement noted that the suspect had been on the radar of NACOC's intelligence and surveillance team due to her activities in dealing with various illicit drug trafficking acts. The Commission had received several complaints of nefarious activities being perpetrated by most of the suspects who were currently in custody.
NACOC officials seized quantities of suspected cannabis, tramadol, and other controlled substances, along with items believed to be linked to drug peddling activities. The statement further assured the general public of NACOC's commitment to ensuring that Ghana becomes a drug-free nation. It also emphasized that suspects involved in this raid will be processed for court in accordance with the law.