General News of Friday, 6 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comIllegal drugs valued at GH¢2.4 million have been destroyed by the Northern Regional Command of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) in Tamale. The drugs, which were burnt at the Gbalahi Field, were part of efforts by NACOC to eradicate drug trafficking in the Northern Regional capital and curb its abuse by individuals. NACOC said the exercise was conducted under orders of the Circuit Court following the successful prosecution and conviction of suspects connected to the seized drugs. The drugs destroyed included large quantities of marijuana and synthetic opioids such as tramadol and its variants. Narcotics Commission destroys GH¢500,000 worth of illegal drugsThe Narcotics Control Commission reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with stakeholders and local communities to curb drug abuse and trafficking in the Northern Region.

Source: GhanaWeb February 06, 2026 15:24 UTC