The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) and the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) have uncovered and dismantled an illegal production facility for cannabis-infused alcoholic beverages hidden within a poultry farm at Ntiribuoho in the Offinso Municipality of the Ashanti Region.

The joint operation followed intelligence gathered by both agencies.

The illegal setup was discovered in a two-bedroom house secretly constructed within the poultry infrastructure.

According to a report by 3news.com on July 7, 2025, the facility was being used to produce a cannabis-laced drink popularly known as Famude, also marketed under the name Kings Orange Flavoured Liqueur.

A team of seven officers—four from NACOC and three from the FDA—conducted the raid.

A large quantity of unapproved alcoholic beverages and suspected narcotic substances were seized.

One suspect was arrested at the scene, while other individuals fled and are currently being pursued by law enforcement agencies.

Officials from both NACOC and the FDA emphasised that the unlicensed production and sale of cannabis-infused drinks pose significant health risks and are in direct violation of Ghana’s drug and food safety regulations.

“This operation underscores our joint resolve to clamp down on the distribution of harmful and illegal substances in our communities. We are intensifying surveillance and enforcement across the country,” the report stated.

Authorities urged the public to report suspicious activities and avoid consuming unapproved products that may pose a danger to their health.

The arrested suspect is currently in custody assisting with investigations, while efforts continue to track down others involved in the operation.

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