{
  "id": 27711,
  "title": "NACOC arrests 10 over alleged cannabis distribution at KTU SRC Week celebration",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/01/nacoc-arrests-10-over-alleged-cannabis-distribution-at-ktu-src-week",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-01T18:41:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/nacoc-arrests-10-over-alleged-cannabis-distribution-at-ktu-src-week-celebration/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has apprehended ten individuals for their alleged involvement in the distribution of cannabis and cannabis-infused products at the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) Week events hosted by the Koforidua Technical University (KTU). The suspects, consisting of nine men and a woman, were apprehended on Friday night following an intelligence-led operation prompted by reports of suspected drug activities on the university grounds. According to NACOC, the operation resulted in the seizure of an unspecified amount of suspected cannabis and various consumable items speculated to contain the narcotic. These items included wraps of suspected cannabis, cups of \"abele\" ice cream, bottles of pineapple juice, sobolo drinks, fresh palm wine, and other beverages. Preliminary testing on the seized materials revealed the presence of cannabis, suggesting that the products were distributed to revelers during the festivities. The ten suspects are presently cooperating with investigations as NACOC strives to ascertain the full scope of the alleged operation and identify any additional individuals linked to the suspected illicit drug distribution network. NACOC has reiterated its dedication to ensuring drug-free educational environments and called upon students and the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the relevant authorities.",
  "summary": "The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has arrested 10 people for allegedly distributing cannabis and cannabis-infused products during the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) Week celebrations at the Koforidua Technical University (KTU). The suspects, comprising nine men and one woman, were arrested on Friday night during an intelligence-led operation following reports of suspected…",
  "key_points": [
    "NACOC arrests 10 individuals for alleged cannabis distribution.",
    "Suspects apprehended after intelligence-led operation.",
    "Seized items tested positive for cannabis presence."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}