Ghana Faces Escalating Drug Trafficking Crisis Amid Security Vulnerabilities

• •Ghana is now the second-largest cocaine transit point in Africa.
• •Recent seizures include 3.9 tonnes of cocaine in France and 3.3 tonnes in Ghana.
• •K9 units at borders are vulnerable to corruption and inadequate training.

Ghana is experiencing a significant increase in drug trafficking, with transnational cartels exploiting vulnerabilities in border security. Recent interceptions include 3.9 tonnes of cocaine seized in France, linked to shipments from Ghana, and 3.3 tonnes intercepted domestically. The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has identified Ghana as the second-largest cocaine transit point in Africa. The article highlights systemic issues in port security, particularly the reliance on K9 units, which are compromised by bribery and inadequate oversight. The situation poses a critical national security threat, necessitating urgent reforms in law enforcement and port management. Current audits and personnel integrity checks are essential to reclaim Ghana's territorial integrity.