Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama has given an inter-agency task force two weeks to draw up measures to stop the trafficking of narcotic drugs through the country's borders and ports. The task force is expected to review existing systems for detecting drug trafficking and recommend improvements.
The directive comes amid growing concerns over the use of Ghana's ports as transit points for illicit drugs. The task force will examine current detection capabilities and propose reforms to strengthen border security.
Ghana has long been identified as a transit country for narcotics moving from South America to Europe and other destinations. The government has faced pressure to tighten controls at seaports and land borders.
The task force's recommendations are expected to address coordination among agencies responsible for port security, customs, and law enforcement. Further details on the composition of the task force and its specific mandate have not been fully disclosed.
