The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has arrested 10 students of Koforidua Technical University (KTU) for allegedly producing, distributing and selling cannabis-infused drinks and ice cream during the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) Hall Week celebrations.
The intelligence-led operation formed part of the Commission’s ongoing efforts to combat illicit drug trafficking and the distribution of narcotic substances.
The arrests were made during the Hall Week festivities held between July 31 and August 1, 2026.
According to NACOC, the suspected ringleader, 23-year-old Priscilla Tetteh, was apprehended alongside nine other students while they were allegedly selling the cannabis-infused products to students and patrons attending the event.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects had established an organised network for the production, distribution and sale of the narcotic-laced consumables on campus, raising concerns about student safety and public health.
NACOC described the operation as a significant breakthrough in dismantling what it believes to be an emerging criminal enterprise that exploited campus social events to promote the use of narcotic substances among young people.
The Commission stressed that cannabis-infused foods, beverages and other edible products containing controlled substances remain illegal under Ghanaian law.
It warned that anyone found manufacturing, distributing, possessing or selling such products would face prosecution.
NACOC also expressed concern over what it described as the growing commercialisation of narcotic substances under the guise of entertainment and entrepreneurship, urging educational institutions to remain centres of learning rather than platforms for illegal drug activities.
The Commission further called on parents, university authorities, student leaders and the general public to support the fight against illicit drugs by reporting suspected drug-related activities.
The 10 suspects remain in NACOC custody and are expected to be processed in accordance with the law as investigations continue.
Source: 3news
