The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has destroyed a quantity of cannabis weighing about 50 tonnes and valued at GH¢50 million.
According to NACOC, it is the largest quantity of cannabis intercepted since 2021.
The seized cannabis was mainly intercepted from the Eastern and Volta regions through intelligence-gathering efforts by operatives.
Public Affairs Director of NACOC, Francis Opoku Amoah, said efforts are being made to curb the illicit trade and the use of the prohibited substance until such a time when the country is ready to legalize it.
“For now, per our laws, it is illegal, and I am also sure that you are aware and know that our new laws Act 10(19) Section 43 was going to make sure we get people to license to cultivate hemp, but as we speak now, the Supreme Court has put a break on it so we are waiting for the review and we will see if we can get people to cultivate it,” he said on Citi News.
Mr. Amoah mentioned that five people are currently standing trial for engaging in the trade of cannabis.