NACOC arrests rose from 73 to 217 under NDC – Majority
The Majority in Parliament has defended the government’s record in the fight against drug trafficking, pointing to a significant increase in arrests recorded by the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) since the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration assumed office.
The Majority in Parliament has defended the government's efforts in combating drug trafficking, attributing a marked surge in Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) arrests to intensified enforcement actions. According to Majority Leader James Agalga, NACOC recorded a substantial increase in drug-related arrests in 2025 compared to the figures reported in 2024 under the previous administration.
In 2024, NACOC registered 73 arrests nationwide; however, in 2025, enforcement operations led to 217 arrests across 165 cases, marking a staggering 197 percent increase in arrests. Agalga emphasized that 2025 was the Commission's most productive enforcement year under the current administration.
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