By Kodjo Adams, GNA
Accra, Nov. 15, GNA – World Peace Volunteers (WPV), has called for an urgent review of security operations at Ghana’s air and sea ports following repeated overseas cocaine seizures involving shipments that transited through the country.
The organisation, a good governance and peacebuilding concern, said the seizures raised concerns about possible gaps in port security and the effectiveness of measures to prevent illicit drug trafficking.
Mr Seth Osei Acheampong, President and Founder of WPV, made the call in a press statement issued in Accra, saying the incidents could undermine Ghana’s international reputation for peace, democracy and good governance.
He said the country could not allow weaknesses in port security to tarnish its image or make it a major transit point for illicit drugs.
“Ghana has worked too hard to build a global reputation for peace, democracy, and good governance. We cannot allow a few compromised or non-performing individuals at our ports to drag Ghana’s name into the mud and turn our country into a drug transit hub,” he said.
Mr Acheampong urged the Ministry of the Interior and the Narcotics Control Commission to investigate any suspected lapses and take appropriate action against officials found culpable.
He also called for a comprehensive audit and strengthening of screening and inspection systems at the Kotoka International Airport, Tema Port and Takoradi Port to address possible security gaps.
The organisation also urged authorities to identify and prosecute the major traffickers behind the consignments, rather than focus enforcement efforts solely on couriers.
It said stronger institutional oversight, accountability and decisive action were needed to prevent international drug trafficking networks from exploiting Ghana’s ports.
WPV urged the Government to act swiftly to protect the country’s international standing and uphold the rule of law.
GNA
Edited by Kenneth Sackey
Reporter: Kodjo Adams
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