The Minister of the Interior, Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka, has directed the immediate operationalisation of the Substance Use Disorder Rehabilitation Fund as part of renewed national efforts to combat drug abuse and trafficking.

The fund, established under Section 22 of the Narcotics Control Commission Act, 2020 (Act 1019), is aimed at supporting research into substance addiction and the establishment of rehabilitation centres across the country.

Mubarak made the announcement during the passing-out ceremony of 186 cadet officers of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) in Tema.

He described drug abuse as both a public health concern and a national security threat.

“We must strengthen our preventive programmes, enhance rehabilitation efforts, and deepen international cooperation to tackle this menace at its roots,” he stated.

In an adomonline.com report on June 23, 2025, he noted that the drug trade has become increasingly complex and sophisticated, and called for enhanced intelligence sharing among NACOC and other security agencies.

“The drug trade is a complex and evolving threat, and it is only through unity that we can stay ahead of those who engage in this illicit business,” he said.

The Minister pledged to contribute seed capital to the rehabilitation fund and appealed to individuals and corporate organisations to support the initiative as part of their corporate social responsibility.


He also disclosed that the government is investing in logistics, expanding training programmes, and improving the welfare of security personnel.

However, he added that steps are being taken to strengthen the legal framework to ensure that drug traffickers face the full rigour of the law.

The 186 officers who passed out as part of Cadet Course 8 underwent six and a half months of intensive training at the Ghana Navy Leadership Training School in Tema.

Their training included drug pharmacology, passenger profiling, document fraud detection, and intelligence operations.

Mubarak commended the newly commissioned officers for their discipline and commitment, stressing that drug enforcement is not only a professional duty but also a moral obligation.

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