The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has intercepted a shipment of opioid drugs valued at approximately GH₵20 million at the Tema Port.
The consignment, which was en route to Niger, was seized through the collaborative efforts of the GRA and other key stakeholders.
The seized shipment included 26 cartons of Rahol Tapentadol (250 mg), 160 cartons of Tafradol Tapentadol (120 mg), 40 cartons of Timaking Tapentadol (120 mg), 190 cartons of Loperamide (2 mg), and 320 cartons of Chlorpheniramine Maleate.
Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, speaking at the port, underscored the government’s resolve to prevent Ghana from being exploited as a transit hub for opioid trafficking.
“Inasmuch as we are interested in facilitating trade in this country, we will not allow Ghana to be a safe haven for opioids. And let me tell you that the president is personally interested in this matter"
"On my way here, he called me twice, which tells you how important and critical this particular issue is,” the Health Minister told journalists.
The seizure marks a significant step in the government’s fight against illegal drug trafficking and reinforces its commitment to safeguarding public health and national security.
Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith
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