PNCO Francis Opoku Amoah, Acting Director of Public Affairs and International Relations at the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), has highlighted the Commission’s enforcement record for 2025, revealing that 163 people have been arrested in connection with 109 drug-related cases nationwide.
He explained that the higher number of arrests compared to cases is due to the fact that several suspects are often linked to a single investigation.
“In terms of arrests, we have about 163 people involved in the 109 cases we are handling,” he said.
Mr Opoku Amoah added that close to 50 of the cases have already been filed in court, with trials ongoing at various levels of the judicial system. He expressed optimism that all outstanding cases would be concluded by next year.
On outcomes so far, he disclosed that NACOC has secured five convictions, with the offenders currently serving prison sentences ranging from six years to longer terms, underscoring the Commission’s firm stance against drug-related offences.
“Currently, at different levels of the courts, we have close to 50 cases that are still pending. We hope that by next year, all these cases will be concluded. So far, we have secured five convictions from the cases in court, and the convicted individuals are serving prison sentences ranging from six years to longer terms.”
Comparing current figures with last year, he noted that arrests have declined, with fewer than 100 suspects apprehended in the previous period. He attributed the change to evolving enforcement patterns and strengthened investigative processes.
