{
  "id": 18311320,
  "title": "We'll go after drug traffickers wherever they are - NACOC Director-General",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/well-go-after-drug-traffickers-wherever-they-are-nacoc-director",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T13:32:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "3News",
    "slug": "3news",
    "url": "https://3news.com/news/well-go-after-drug-traffickers-wherever-they-are-nacoc-director-general"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Major General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, the Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), has declared the Commission's unwavering commitment to combating drug trafficking in Ghana. Despite recent drug seizures linked to the country, Mantey emphasized that these incidents should not be viewed as setbacks, but rather as opportunities to uncover weaknesses within Ghana's drug control systems. He explained that controlled drug deliveries and interceptions serve a dual purpose - not only to apprehend narcotics but also to identify vulnerabilities in the system. Following the Commission's destruction of seized drugs at Bundase, Mantey urged the public to maintain confidence in NACOC's efforts, highlighting that the Commission has been granted the mandate to lead the fight against narcotics. He expressed pride in Ghana's recent anti-drug operations, which have earned the nation recognition among international partners who have dubbed Ghana a \"no-go area\" for drugs. Mantey stressed that the collective effort of all citizens is essential in the ongoing battle against narcotics, urging individuals not to leave the responsibility solely to the Commission. He vowed that despite the challenges faced, the NACOC would persistently pursue drug traffickers wherever they operate, confident that they will ultimately prevail in the war against narcotics.",
  "summary": "The Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), Major General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, has assured Ghanaians that the Commission remains committed to the fight against drug trafficking despite recent drug busts linked to Ghana.",
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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."
}