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The Majority in Parliament has attributed the sharp increase in recent narcotics arrests and seizures to strengthened enforcement measures introduced by the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) and other security agencies under the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration.
Addressing the press on Thursday, September 24, 2026, Majority Leader and Builsa North MP James Agalga said NACOC recorded a significant increase in enforcement activities in 2025 compared with the previous year.
According to Mr Agalga, NACOC recorded 73 arrests nationwide in 2024, which was the Commission’s highest annual figure at the time. However, the number rose to 217 arrests involving 165 cases in 2025, representing a 197% increase.
He attributed the rise to stronger enforcement operations, improved collaboration among security agencies and the expansion of NACOC’s operational presence across the country.
Mr Agalga said narcotics seizures also increased in 2025, with 1,497.75 kilogrammes of narcotic substances seized, with an estimated street value of US$5.24 million.
In addition, 61,974 units of controlled substances were seized, including pharmaceutical opiates and new psychoactive substances.
He further disclosed that asset-based enforcement operations resulted in the seizure of GH¢6.93 million and US$440,382 in cash, as well as 19.72 kilogrammes of gold allegedly linked to suspected drug-money laundering activities.
Mr Agalga said NACOC had also expanded its District Commands from fewer than 10 to 77, giving the Commission a presence across all 16 regions.
He added that increased cooperation with the Ghana Police Service, National Intelligence Bureau, Ghana Immigration Service and the Economic and Organised Crime Office had strengthened intelligence-led narcotics operations.
According to the Majority Leader, the government has also established a dedicated narcotics court to address what he described as fragmentation in the prosecution of drug-related cases and help reduce the gap between arrests and convictions.
“The 2025 performance was due to the concrete institutional changes this government has put in place,” Mr Agalga said.