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GH₵20m worth of opioids intercepted at Tema Port

March 17, 2025
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The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), in collaboration with other stakeholders, has intercepted a container of opioid drugs at the Tema port.

The drugs, according to authorities, are worth approximately GH₵20 million.

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Authorities revealed that the drugs were intended for Niger as its final destination.

In a media interview, Minister of Health Kwabena Mintah Akandoh noted that the government is committed to preventing Ghana from being used as a transit point for opioid trafficking.

“Inasmuch as we are interested in facilitating trade in this country, we will not allow Ghana to be a safe haven for opiods. 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.”

The seized shipment 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

By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana

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