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Ghana declares zero tolerance on drug trafficking

Josephine Mahachi | Isaac Mugabi
April 8, 2025

Ghanaian President John Mahama vows to end the country's role as a transit hub for illicit drugs. A large consignment of opioids was reecntly intercepted at Tema Port, destined for Niger. Ghana is a key transit point for drugs trafficked from Asia and South America to Africa and Europe.

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