The Director of the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) at the United States Department of State for Africa and the Middle East, Mr. Andrew McDonald, together with his delegation, has paid a working visit to the Management of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) in Accra.

The aim of the visit is to strengthen collaboration in the fight against drug trafficking and organised crime.

The meeting, held on Thursday, October 8, 2026, focused on strengthening cooperation in key areas, including timely intelligence sharing, capacity building, training and logistical support to enhance NACOC’s efforts in combating drug trafficking and related organised crime.

The Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission, Major General Maxwell Obuba Mantey expressed appreciation to INL and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for their continued support and collaboration with the Commission.

He called for increased training opportunities for NACOC officers, particularly in intelligence, investigations and prosecution, as part of efforts to build the Commission into a leading drug law enforcement agency in Africa.

Mr. McDonald on behalf of his team expressed confidence in NACOC’s commitment to addressing drug trafficking and organised crime.

He reaffirmed the commitment of the United States in supporting the Commission through specialised training and logistical assistance to strengthen its operational capacity.

The engagement underscored the importance of sustained international cooperation, intelligence-led enforcement and institutional capacity building in addressing the evolving threat of illicit drugs and organised crime.