{
  "id": 18273787,
  "title": "NACOC destroys cannabis gardens in Nadowli District",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/nacoc-destroys-cannabis-gardens-in-nadowli-district",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T07:45:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/nacoc-destroys-cannabis-gardens-in-nadowli-district/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) and Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) recently conducted successful operations targeting cannabis gardens in the Nadowli District. This initiative came about after the GIS reported intelligence suggesting the presence of several cannabis plantations in the area. The NACOC team identified various locations where such gardens were suspected, with some already harvested and others nearing harvest time. In addition to these, they discovered cannabis cultivation taking place in unfinished structures, adjacent to houses, and interspersed among maize crops.\n\nFollowing the discovery of these illegal activities, the NACOC team proceeded to destroy the cannabis plants by burning them. This action was executed to eliminate the threat posed by these illicit crops. To further address the issue, the team conducted a sensitization program for the local community, educating them about the harmful effects of cannabis cultivation and substance abuse. The message was clear: cooperation against illicit drug activities is crucial.",
  "summary": "THE Upper West Regional Command of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), in a joint operation with the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), has carried out successful operations at some identified locations in the Nadowli District. The exercise followed an intelligence operation by officers of the Ghana Immigration Service, which led to the destruction of several cannabis … The post NACOC…",
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}