Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for enhanced support for the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) in its efforts to combat illicit drug trafficking and disrupt organised crime syndicates.

She noted NACOC's critical role in protecting public health and urged stakeholders to provide the necessary resources to boost the commission's operations.

She made this call at the 2025 International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, themed "The Evidence is clear: Invest in Prevention." "The numbers from last year's World Drug Report are troubling.

Hundreds of millions of people use illicit drugs, and many of them are battling drug use disorders.