The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening intelligence sharing, border security management and operational cooperation with the United Kingdom’s Home Office to prevent Ghana from becoming a transit point for international drug trafficking.

The commitment was made during a meeting between the Director-General of NACOC, Major General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, and a delegation from the UK’s Home Office – International Operations, led by International Liaison Manager Jiordan Thompson, on Monday, 26 October 2026.

The meeting, attended by some members of NACOC’s management, focused on deepening the longstanding partnership between the two agencies through intelligence sharing, capacity building, logistical support and the deployment of sophisticated technology to intercept and disrupt transnational drug trafficking networks.

The Home Office’s delegation commended NACOC for intensifying security checks at the airport and land borders and expressed its commitment to sustaining cooperation in border security management and intelligence sharing.

Welcoming the delegation, Major General Mantey acknowledged the longstanding working relationship between NACOC and the UK, stressing the need for enhanced collaboration to address the increasingly sophisticated methods employed by drug trafficking syndicates.

He noted that drug traffickers continue to exploit technological advancements and share intelligence within their criminal networks to evade detection, making it imperative for law enforcement agencies to remain proactive.

Major General Mantey expressed concern about the logistical and technological challenges confronting drug law enforcement operations and called for increased support in modern surveillance equipment, intelligence gathering and specialised training.

He further emphasised the importance of strengthening financial investigations to identify and disrupt the sources of funding for drug trafficking networks.

Major General Mantey announced “Operation Zero Tolerance” against drug traffickers, declaring that NACOC in collaboration with sister security agencies have intensified enforcement operations and enhanced security measures at the country’s entry and exit points to prevent Ghana from being exploited as a transit hub for illicit drugs.