Tema, Ghana – March 2025 – The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), in collaboration with other security agencies, has intercepted a container of opioid drugs worth approximately GH₵20 million at the Tema Port.
The seized consignment included:
- Rahol Tapentadol 250 mg – 26 cartons
- Tafradol Tapentadol 120 mg – 160 cartons
- Timaking Tapentadol 120 mg – 40 cartons
- Loperamide 2 mg – 190 cartons
- Chlorpheniramine Maleate – 320 cartons
Authorities revealed that the shipment was bound for Niger, raising concerns about Ghana’s role in regional drug trafficking networks.
Government Pledges to Combat Opioid Trafficking
At a press briefing at Tema Port, Minister of Health Kwabena Mintah Akandoh reaffirmed the government’s commitment to preventing Ghana from becoming a transit hub for illicit opioids.
📌 “In as much as we are interested in facilitating trade in this country, we will not allow Ghana to be a safe haven for opioids. 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.”
Authorities have vowed to tighten regulations and enhance monitoring to curb the growing threat of illicit drug shipments through Ghana’s ports.
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