NACOC and Immigration destroy cannabis farms in Nadowli District

The Upper West Regional Command of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), in a joint operation with the Ghana Immigration Service, has destroyed several cannabis farms and gardens in the Nadowli District. The operation, which took place in the Siiru community near the Black Volta, was the result of intelligence-led efforts to identify and eliminate illegal cultivation sites within the region. Security personnel discovered that the illegal crop was being grown in a variety of settings to avoid detection by authorities.

Officers found cannabis plants in several unconventional locations, including inside incomplete building structures and in plots situated close to residential homes. In some areas, the cannabis was found interplanted with maize farms, a common tactic used to camouflage the illegal plants. The joint team discovered both maturing and already harvested cannabis during the sweep. All identified plants and harvested materials were subsequently destroyed by burning as part of the enforcement action.

Following the destruction of the farms, the NACOC and Immigration teams conducted an educational outreach session for the residents of the Siiru area. Officials informed the community about the health risks associated with substance abuse and the severe legal penalties for the cultivation and trade of narcotics. They encouraged local inhabitants to act as whistleblowers and collaborate with security agencies to rid their communities of drug-related activities, emphasizing that public cooperation is vital for maintaining regional security.