{
  "id": 11753406,
  "title": "NACOC begins pre-screening checks at Accra International Airport",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/nacoc-begins-pre-screening-checks-at-accra-international-airport",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T19:03:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/nacoc-begins-pre-screening-checks-at-accra-international-airport/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghana's Narcotics Control Commission is collaborating with Ghana Airports Company Limited to implement pre-screening checks at Accra International Airport. Starting October 2, passengers will undergo luggage screening upon entering the Departure Hall before proceeding to check-in. This is part of enhanced security measures, similar to those used at international airports worldwide. To accommodate these additional procedures, GACL advises passengers to arrive at least three hours before their flight's scheduled departure time, allowing sufficient time for security checks, check-in, and boarding. Access to the Departure Hall is limited to travelers only, with non-travelers not permitted entry. GACL appreciates passengers' cooperation and commitment to maintaining safe, secure airport operations.",
  "summary": "Ghana Airports Company Limited has announced that pre-screening checks by the Narcotics Control Commission are now being conducted at the entrance to the Departure Hall at Accra International Airport before passengers proceed to check-in. In a public notice issued on October 2, the GACL said all passengers travelling through the airport will be required to […]",
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      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "NACOC begins pre-screening checks at Accra International Airport",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/nacoc-begins-pre-screening-checks-at-accra-international-airport-11753646",
        "published": "2026-10-03T19:28:38.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "GBC Ghana",
        "title": "NACOC begins pre-screening checks at Accra International Airport",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/nacoc-begins-pre-screening-checks-at-accra-international-airport-11760581",
        "published": "2026-10-03T20:08:54.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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