Koforidua: The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has apprehended a 23-year-old woman believed to be the ringleader of an organized network producing and selling cannabis-infused drinks and ice creams at Koforidua Technical University. Priscilla Tetteh was arrested alongside nine other young men during an intelligence-led operation at the university's Students' Representative Council (SRC) Hall Week celebrations, which took place from July 31 to August 1, 2026.
According to Ghana Web, NACOC shared a statement on its Facebook page on August 3, 2026, revealing that the suspects were caught while allegedly trading the cannabis-infused products to students and patrons at the event. Preliminary investigations by the Commission suggest that the group had established an organized operation for the production, distribution, and sale of these products on campus, posing a significant threat to public health and the safety of young people.
NACOC reported that the operation successfully disrupted an emerging criminal enterprise exploiting social events and educational institutions to promote the abuse of narcotic substances among the youth. The Commission emphasized that cannabis-infused food, beverages, and other edible products containing controlled substances remain illegal, and those involved in such activities will face the full rigors of the law.
The Commission also expressed concern over the growing trend of young people commercializing narcotic substances under the guise of entertainment and entrepreneurship. It stressed that educational institutions should serve as centers of learning, innovation, and character development, not as havens for drug trafficking and substance abuse.
NACOC commended its officers for their professionalism, stating that intelligence gathering, surveillance, and a swift operational response ensured the successful execution of the operation without incident. The Commission has pledged to intensify intelligence-led operations across the country to identify, dismantle, and prosecute criminal networks involved in trafficking narcotic drugs and cannabis-infused products, particularly those targeting students and other vulnerable groups.
Furthermore, NACOC called on parents, university authorities, student leaders, and the public to remain vigilant and support efforts to combat illicit drug trafficking by reporting suspected drug-related activities. The suspects remain in NACOC custody and will be processed in accordance with the law.