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Interior Minister urges public to share drug intelligence

The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, has appealed to the public to share intelligence on suspected drug trafficking and other criminal activities without making excessive financial demands on security agencies.

Interior Minister urges public to share drug intelligence

The Interior Minister of Ghana, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, has urged citizens to share drug intelligence without demanding excessive financial compensation from security agencies. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show, Muntaka cited a case where an informant demanded US$20 million before providing information on suspected drug activities.

He emphasized the need for public cooperation in combating drug trafficking, particularly as international criminal networks utilize West Africa as a transit route. The Minister also reported that about 99% of the information received was credible and deserving of compensation, but acknowledged the limited resources available to meet all demands.

He assured that the government would provide assistance, such as transport costs and security protection, for those whose cooperation put them at risk.

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