President John Dramani Mahama has directed the formation of an inter-agency task force to develop a detailed roadmap aimed at preventing the trafficking of narcotic drugs through Ghana’s borders.
The directive followed an urgent meeting with security chiefs on Thursday, September 17, 2026, during which the President received a briefing on investigations into recent cases involving the trafficking of drugs out of Ghana’s ports.
According to a statement issued by the Presidency, the meeting reviewed the existing security structures and systems and identified additional measures to strengthen efforts against narcotic trafficking.
“President Mahama directed that an inter-agency task force be formed to present a detailed roadmap, emanating from today’s meeting, on measures to prevent the trafficking of drugs through Ghana’s borders in two weeks,” the statement said.
The meeting also disclosed that 10 individuals are currently being held in connection with the investigations, including four officers of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).
“The President was informed that ten (10) individuals, including four officers of the Customs Division of the GRA are being held while investigations continue,” the statement said.
The development comes amid heightened attention to the movement of narcotics through Ghana’s ports and the role of security and border-control agencies in preventing such activities.
The Presidency said the meeting was convened to assess the “structure and security systems in place” and recommend new actions in response to the recent cases.
The task force is expected to submit its detailed roadmap within two weeks, setting out measures arising from the meeting to strengthen controls and prevent the movement of narcotic drugs through Ghana’s borders.
