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What did a routine scrap yard operation uncover about hidden criminal networks in Tamale?

Police in Tamale have arrested five suspects in an intelligence-led operation at the Aboabo Scrap Area.

Ghana's Narcotics Control Commission is urging a multi-faceted approach to address substance use, highlighting the critical role of various societal

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) is advocating for enhanced prevention, education, and rehabilitation efforts to combat the increasing

Ghana's Narcotics Control Commission is sounding the alarm, indicating that the nation's drug crisis is escalating beyond its current capacity.

NACOC has called for a collective national effort to tackle drug abuse, urging schools, churches, and the public to play a more active role. The

Ghana's Interior Minister is sounding the alarm about drug use among the youth- but what's fueling this?

Interior Minister Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka is worried about drug abuse among Ghana's youth- he is calling for a national response. The Minister says the growing use of illicit drugs requires the involvement of many- but why now?

A police swoop in Kumasi targeted criminal hubs - but what did they uncover in Alaba and Thinker?

A special police team has conducted operations in Kumasi to address criminal activities. The focus was on robbery, drug peddling and the sale of illegal firearms - but what did they find?

A recent report from NACOC reveals a concerning trend in HIV prevalence among drug users in the Ashanti Region, prompting questions about its

The Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has expressed concern over the high HIV prevalence among drug users in Ghana's

Discover the alarming new methods drug users are employing to consume narcotics, raising serious public health concerns across Ghana.

A Ghanaian psychiatrist has raised concerns about a new trend in drug abuse, where narcotic substances are being mixed into everyday foods. This

Ghana's Transport Minister is pushing for crucial changes among commercial motorcycle riders-find out why their training and gear are now top

Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe has urged commercial motorcycle and tricycle riders to undergo proper training and use protective gear. This

Ghana's Interior Minister sheds light on the government's strategy against illicit drugs, revealing a multi-faceted approach.

Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has provided an update on the government's intensified efforts to combat illicit drugs in Ghana. These

Ghana's fight against illicit drugs faces a new and formidable adversary, prompting intensified efforts from the Narcotics Control Commission.

Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has highlighted the increasing prevalence of synthetic drugs as a significant hurdle in Ghana's efforts

As Ghana observes World Drug Day, a recent study sheds light on a pressing issue among the youth in the La Nkwantanang-Madina Municipality.

Ghana marked World Drug Day with renewed calls for action against substance abuse, a global issue affecting millions and posing a significant public

Ghana's drug problem is undergoing a concerning transformation, making detection and control increasingly difficult for authorities.

A criminologist from KNUST, Dr. Jones Opoku-Ware, warns that Ghana's drug problem has evolved beyond a criminal justice issue. The changing