The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka on Monday handed over 10 Nissan pickup vehicles to the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) to strengthen its operational activities.

The Minister said the government was committed to strengthening Ghana’s security institutions by providing the necessary logistics to enable them effectively carry out their mandate of protecting the nation.

He said the vehicles represent a strategic investment aimed at improving the Commission’s operational efficiency, enhancing rapid response capability, and expanding its nationwide reach.

The minister said the fight against illicit drugs and transnational organised crime remains a major national and global concern and added that the government, together with relevant stakeholders, are committed to tackling the menace in the interest of the country.

The Director-General of NACOC, Brigadier General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, expressed appreciation for the vehicles and stated that they will significantly improve operational capacity, reduce response time, and help officers access difficult terrains and high-risk areas across the country.

He assured that the vehicles will be properly maintained and used solely to support NACOC’s mandate to combat illicit drug trafficking, reduce drug abuse, and protect the safety and security of Ghanaians.