A vigilante group in the Northern Region has arrested a middle-aged man and his sister in possession of opioid drugs.
According to reports, the two were arrested at Ward K in Tamale, near Kalisco, for the possession of a large stash of opioid drugs.
The suspects were reportedly found with the illicit substances after a tip-off, and were apprehended through the group’s swift action.
Some Ghanaians have reacted to the news by saying, “Kudos to the vigilant group in Ward K, Tamale, for acting swiftly and decisively! Their courage in taking action against the growing opioid menace deserves real praise.
Opioid abuse is destroying lives across Ghana, and bold community action like this is how we fight back. Now it’s up to the government that these suspects must face the full force of the law. If proven guilty, they should be jailed without compromise. Our communities must be protected from those who profit from pain and addiction”.
Another stated, “Ritz junction. Dem dey sell am like sachets water”.
Meanwhile, the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has reaffirmed that Ghana is not a safe haven for drug abuse.
Speaking at the 2025 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking ceremony, Brigadier General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, Director General of NACOC, stated, “Here in Ghana, NACOC remains firmly committed to collaborating with our national security institutions and credible international partners. We will continue to lead a vigorous campaign against illicit drugs through tactical border control, intelligence-led interdictions, expedited prosecutions, and the confiscation of criminal assets.
“We are dismantling networks and sending a clear message—Ghana is not a safe haven for drug abuse,” he stated.
He added, “Law enforcement alone is not enough of a deterrent. That is why, on World Drug Day, we are placing this message at the centre of our activities. Ghana will not tolerate the poisoning of its people.
“Prevention is not charity—it is a smart strategy to break the cycle of addiction. Drug abuse is not just a personal issue but a national emergency,” he emphasised.
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A vigilante group in the Northern Region has arrested a middle-aged man and his sister at Ward K in Tamale, near Kalisco, for the possession of a large stash of opioid drugs.
The suspects were reportedly found with the illicit substances after a tip-off, and were apprehended… pic.twitter.com/5lm1NHZuVw
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