Mahama convenes high-level meeting to strengthen border security and narcotics control
President John Mahama has convened a high-level meeting to discuss measures to strengthen Ghana's border security and prevent the trafficking of narcotic drugs and other illicit substances through the country's ports, airports, and land borders.
Ghanaian President John Mahama convened a crucial meeting on Thursday, September 17th, to bolster the nation's border security and curb narcotics trafficking. The gathering, held at the prestigious Jubilee House, brought together key stakeholders from various sectors, including maritime security, customs operations, intelligence, and narcotics control.
The President emphasized the importance of addressing existing vulnerabilities in the country's security infrastructure, as well as improving intelligence sharing, surveillance, and joint enforcement operations. Representatives from multiple institutions, including the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, and the Ghana Airports Company, were invited to discuss measures to prevent traffickers from exploiting loopholes in the border security system.
The meeting specifically addressed intelligence-sharing arrangements, cargo and passenger screening systems, and the deployment of advanced technology to detect and disrupt narcotics trafficking. Participants were tasked with assessing security gaps within their areas of responsibility and proposing practical solutions to fortify intelligence sharing, surveillance, and enforcement operations.
This high-stakes meeting underscores the national security implications of the issue, with senior-level representation deemed essential.
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