NACOC Hands Over $1.7 Million Worth of Seized Gold to Ghana Gold Board

JHNews || Accra, Ghana – The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has officially handed over 17 gold bars worth $1.7 million to the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) in a brief ceremony at the Ministry of the Interior in Accra.

The gold was seized by officers of NACOC’s Upper East Command at the Paga Border Post from two Burkinabe nationals who were attempting to smuggle the precious metal out of Ghana. The suspects are facing charges relating to illegal transportation and dealing in gold.

Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, commended NACOC for the successful interception and assured the Ghana Gold Board of the government’s continued support in safeguarding the country’s mineral wealth.

The CEO of GoldBod, Mr. Sammy Gyamfi, expressed appreciation to NACOC’s leadership for their collaboration and called for stronger partnerships between security agencies to curb illegal gold trade.

The handover ceremony was witnessed by Mrs. Doreen Annan, Chief Director of the Ministry; Brigadier General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, Director General of NACOC; and other senior officials from NACOC and GoldBod.