In a clampdown on the influx of illegal drugs, the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) in collaboration with other stakeholders, have intercepted a container of opioid drugs.
The estimated worth of these drugs are approximately GH₵20 million at the Tema Port. Authorities revealed that the consignment was intended for Niger as its final destination.
The seized shipment included, Rahol Tapentadol 250 mg (26 cartons), Tafradol Tapentadol 120 mg (160 cartons), Timaking Tapentadol 120 mg (40 cartons), Loperamide 2 mg (190 cartons), and Chlorpheniramine Maleate (320 cartons).
Engaging the media at the Tema Port, Minister of Health Kwabena Mintah Akandoh assured that the government is committed to preventing Ghana from being used as a transit point for opioid trafficking.
“Inasmuch as we are interested in facilitating trade in this country, we will not allow Ghana to be a safe haven for opiods. And let me tell you that the president is personally interested in this matter. On my way here, he called me twice, and it tells you how important and critical this particular issue is.”
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