A secret factory producing cannabis-infused alcoholic beverages has been dismantled by the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) and the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) in a joint operation at Ntiribuoho in the Offinso Municipality of the Ashanti Region.
The illegal production site, hidden inside a two-bedroom structure on a poultry farm, was used to manufacture a cannabis-laced drink known as Famude, also sold under the label Kings Orange Flavoured Liqueur.
Authorities say the facility was deliberately concealed within the farm to evade detection by the public and law enforcement agencies.
A team of seven officers — four from NACOC and three from the FDA — executed the operation following actionable intelligence. During the raid, large volumes of the unapproved liqueur and suspected narcotic substances were seized.
One individual was arrested at the scene, while several others fled. Law enforcement is actively pursuing the escapees.
Officials from both agencies emphasized the serious health risks posed by such illegal products and reaffirmed their commitment to protecting public safety.
“This operation underscores our joint resolve to clamp down on the distribution of harmful and illegal substances in our communities,” an FDA spokesperson stated.
They added that the production and sale of such unlicensed items violate Ghana’s drug and food safety laws and pose significant health dangers.
Authorities are urging the public to avoid unapproved consumables and to report suspicious operations in their communities. The arrested suspect is currently assisting with investigations, while the manhunt for other accomplices continues.
Source: Wesleyannews.com
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