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Customs Foils GH₵20m Opioid Smuggling Attempt at Tema Port
Authorities intercept massive drug shipment bound for Niger, as the government vows to tighten security and combat illicit opioid trafficking through Ghana’s ports.

The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), in collaboration with key stakeholders, has intercepted a container loaded with opioid drugs worth approximately GH₵20 million at the Tema Port.
The confiscated shipment contained:
Officials disclosed that the consignment was bound for Niger.
During a press briefing at Tema Port, Minister of Health Kwabena Mintah Akandoh reaffirmed the government’s commitment to preventing Ghana from becoming a conduit for opioid smuggling.
“We are keen on facilitating trade, but Ghana will not be a safe haven for illicit opioids. The president is personally invested in this matter—on my way here, he called me twice, highlighting its urgency,” he stated.
Authorities have vowed to strengthen regulations and intensify surveillance at the country’s ports to combat illegal drug shipments.