In a significant blow to opioid trafficking, the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has intercepted a massive shipment of opioid drugs valued at approximately GH₵20 million at the Tema Port. The seized consignment, destined for Niger, included:
– Rahol Tapentadol 250 mg: 26 cartons
– Tafradol Tapentadol 120 mg: 160 cartons
– Timaking Tapentadol 120 mg: 40 cartons
– Loperamide 2 mg: 190 cartons
– Chlorpheniramine Maleate: 320 cartons
Minister of Health Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has assured that the government is committed to preventing Ghana from being used as a transit point for opioid trafficking. “We will not allow Ghana to be a safe haven for opioids,” he emphasized.
The government has pledged to tighten regulations and enhance monitoring to curb illicit drug shipments through Ghana’s ports.
Story by Godfred Sey
@Ahotoronline.com
