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NACOC arrests 3 suspects, dismantles major cannabis hub in Volta Region

Ghanaian Times

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June 22, 2026

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The Narcotics Control Commission has dealt a major blow to drug trafficking after arresting three suspects in an overnight raid on a suspected cannabis production and storage hub in Koleonu, Wegbe, and Akplamafu, Volta Region. Acting on credible intelligence, NACOC’s tactical team stormed a stash house believed to be a key center for cultivating, processing, The post NACOC arrests 3 suspects, dismantles major cannabis hub in Volta Region appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

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· Jun 24, 2026

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· Jun 25, 2026

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· Jun 29, 2026

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· Jul 6, 2026

Lagos Police arrest 150 suspects, recover 100 motorcycles, firearms in anti-crime raid

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 150 suspects and recovered 100 unregistered motorcycles, firearms, suspected stolen property and illicit drugs during a coordinated raid on criminal hideouts in the Igando and Idimu areas of the state. The post Lagos Police arrest 150 suspects, recover 100 motorcycles, firearms in anti-crime raid appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Related coverage for "NACOC arrests 3 suspects, dismantles major cannabis hub in Volta Region": Daily Post Nigeria — NDLEA arraigns drug baron, three Mexican nationals over illicit drugs. MyJoyOnline — NACOC makes first arrest in $296m methamphetamine trafficking case linked to Australia. Ghanaian Times — NACOC arrests first suspect in $296 million Australia-linked methamphetamine case. Legit.ng — Operation KO S’AYE: Police arrest 150 suspects, seize 100 motorcycles in major Lagos raid. Dateline Nigeria — Kaduna: NDLEA seizes 12,724kg of illicit drugs, arrests 1,107 in one year. Vanguard News — Lagos Police arrest 150 suspects, recover 100 motorcycles, firearms in anti-crime raid