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81 sacks of marijuana confiscated by Ghana Navy, NACOC

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The Ghana Navy, in collaboration with the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) and the Ghana Police, has successfully apprehended six individuals on suspicion of narcotics trafficking.

The joint operation, led by the Ada Foah Detachment of the Ghana Navy Riverine Command and the Ghana Police, resulted in the discovery and seizure of 81 sacks containing suspected marijuana.

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The illicit substances were found in an abandoned warehouse situated within the premises of the Ghana Highways Authority in Ada.

The arrested suspects were taken into custody at the scene, and the confiscated narcotics have been transported to the NACOC Headquarters in Accra for thorough investigation.

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This intelligence-driven operation was strategically executed to prevent the potential movement of illegal substances from their source on land.

Authorities underscored their unwavering commitment to combating the illicit narcotics trade and urged the public to provide valuable information to facilitate future anti-drug operations.

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