NACOC arrests 10 Koforidua Technical University students over alleged sale of cannabis-infused products

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) apprehended ten students from the Koforidua Technical University for their alleged involvement in the sale of cannabis-infused beverages and confections on campus. This operation, which targeted the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) Hall Week festivities from July 31 to August 1, 2026, resulted in the capture of Priscilla Tetteh, a 23-year-old suspected leader, and eight others who were allegedly part of a network involved in the manufacturing, distribution, and retail of cannabis-infused products.

The suspects were caught while allegedly peddling the items to students and visitors at the event. Initial investigations by NACOC suggest that the group operated as a coordinated scheme to sell cannabis-infused drinks and ice creams, a practice that the Commission views as a significant threat to public health and the well-being of young individuals.

NACOC has emphasized that the creation, ownership, distribution, and sale of food, drinks, and other edible products containing controlled substances remain illegal, and those found guilty will be held accountable by the law. The Commission expressed alarm at the rising trend of young people profiting from narcotic substances under the pretense of entertainment and entrepreneurship.

It called upon parents, university officials, student leaders, and the general public to remain vigilant and report any suspected drug-related activities to help safeguard educational institutions and communities against substance abuse. The arrested individuals are currently in NACOC custody and will be dealt with in line with the legal procedures.

The Commission further promised to ramp up its intelligence-driven operations nationwide to uncover and dismantle networks engaged in the trafficking of narcotics.