NACOC committed to strengthening border security – DG

Major General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, the Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), emphasized the importance of strengthening border security during a panel discussion at the 2026 West Africa Border Security Week in Accra. He stated that NACOC is working closely with all relevant state security agencies to ensure that points of entry and exit across Ghana are adequately protected.

This collaboration is crucial in preventing the entry of illicit activities such as drug trafficking. Mantey highlighted the Commission's readiness to partner with border post managers to combat organized crime across the continent. He stressed the necessity of enhancing regional cooperation, which includes knowledge sharing, interoperable systems, and advanced technology to counter the evolving threats of organized crime, particularly drug trafficking.

Mantey argued that border security measures should not solely depend on physical infrastructure but should also incorporate intelligence, forensic capabilities, and innovative technology. He urged stakeholders, including those stationed at the borders, to consider the local knowledge of communities along the border as a vital asset in combating these criminal groups, noting that these organizations operate beyond national borders.