{
  "id": 11753646,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T19:28:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/nacoc-begins-pre-screening-checks-at-accra-international-airport/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghana's Narcotics Control Commission is now carrying out pre-screening checks at the entrance to the Departure Hall at Accra International Airport. This move was announced by the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) on October 2 through a public notice. All passengers, regardless of their mode of transportation, will have to undergo luggage screening at the departure hall entrance before entering the hall. The screening process involves the use of scanning machines and sniffer dogs to enhance security. This is not an isolated case as pre-screening checks are commonly conducted at numerous international airports. To avoid any unnecessary delays, passengers are advised to arrive at the airport at least three hours prior to their flight's departure time. This will give them ample time to go through the security screening, check-in process, and other mandatory formalities. Access to the Departure Hall is limited to those who are actually traveling and non-travelers are barred from entering. The GACL has thanked passengers for their understanding and cooperation while they work alongside security agencies to fortify security and streamline 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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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline 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",
        "published": "2026-10-03T19:03:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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."
}