Muntaka announces new narcotics scanners for Ghana airports, ports and borders
Muntaka announces new narcotics scanners for Ghana airports, ports and borders
# Muntaka Announces New Narcotics Scanners for Ghana Airports, Ports & Borders **Source:** James Avedzi – *MyJoyOnline* **Date:** 7 July 2026 — ## 📌 Core Announcement – **Ultra‑modern scanner** will be received **this week** and will be installed **at the airport**. – **Eight additional scanners** are expected, funded by the **Singaporean** and **Dutch** governments**, to boost detection capacity at Ghana’s key entry points.
> “My information from the Director‑General governments, to boost detection capacity at Ghana’s key entry points. > “My information from the Director‑General is that we are expecting it this week. That one will be at the airport.” ## 📦 Additional Scanners & Deployment – **Quantity:** ~8 scanners. – **Planned locations:** – **Airport** (primary rollout) – **Tema Port** – **Takoradi Port** – **Elubo) – **Aflao** (border) – **Paga** (border) – **Hamile** (border) – Other critical entry points identified by NACOC.
> “I’m told that we are likely to get about eight of such scanners that will help us to place some of them at the Tema Port, Takoradi and some of our other very important entry points… among the border points expected to benefit… Elubo, Aflao, Paga and Hamile.” ## 🤝 International Support – **Singapore** pledged assistance after President John Mahama’s visit, committing to the **additional scanners**. – **Netherlands** (via the Office of the President) is also providing resources to overcome **logistical and funding constraints**. ## 🛡️ Impact on NACOC & Drug‑Trafficking Fight – The new equipment will **complement the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC)**, improving detection and prevention of illegal drug movement. – Minister Muntaka acknowledges **resource constraints** that have limited NACOC’s operations but stresses that **government‑partner collaboration** is closing the gaps.
> “It’s resource constraint, but graciously through the Netherlands government and the Office of the President, we are working to get these.” ## 🎯 Strategic Goal – **Strengthening screening capacity** at **airports, ports, and land borders** remains a **key pillar** of Ghana’s strategy to combat drug trafficking. — ## 🔗 Related Stories (selected) – **Don’t confuse legal industrial cannabis with illegal drug production — Muntaka** – **Gov’t constructing eight new GIS regional offices to strengthen border security – Interior Minister** – **‘We didn’t sleep’ — Muntaka responds to criticism over Accra floods** – **4 arrested as police seize pistol, suspected narcotics in Mankranso operation** – **Police arrest four suspected drug traffickers in Ashanti Region, seize firearm and narcotics** — ## ℹ️ Disclaimer *The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.* — ### Tags – #Muntaka – #Narcotics – #scanners — *This summary preserves all key facts, direct quotes, and actionable details while condensing the original web content for quick reference.*
“My information from the Director‑General governments, to boost detection capacity at Ghana’s key entry points. > “My information from the Director‑General is that we are expecting it this week. That one will be at the airport.” ## 📦 Additional Scanners & Deployment – **Quantity:** ~8 scanners. – **Planned locations:** – **Airport** (primary rollout) – **Tema Port** – **Takoradi Port** – **Elubo) – **Aflao** (border) – **Paga** (border) – **Hamile** (border) – Other critical entry points identified by NACOC. > “I’m told that we are likely to get about eight of such scanners that will help us to place some of them at the Tema Port, Takoradi and some of our other very important entry points… among the border points expected to benefit… Elubo, Aflao, Paga and Hamile.” ## 🤝 International Support – **Singapore** pledged assistance after President John Mahama’s visit, committing to the **additional scanners**. – **Netherlands** (via the Office of the President) is also providing resources to overcome **logistical and funding constraints**. ## 🛡️ Impact on NACOC & Drug‑Trafficking Fight – The new equipment will **complement the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC)**, improving detection and prevention of illegal drug movement. – Minister Muntaka acknowledges **resource constraints** that have limited NACOC’s operations but stresses that **government‑partner collaboration** is closing the gaps. > “It’s resource constraint, but graciously through the Netherlands government and the Office of the President, we are working to get these.”
Developments are ongoing, and further updates will be provided as the situation evolves.
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