{"id":24973,"date":"2026-01-19T14:03:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T14:03:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.fawefmonline.com\/?p=24973"},"modified":"2026-01-19T14:03:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T14:03:13","slug":"nacoc-arrests-notorious-drug-queen-in-buduburam-raid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.fawefmonline.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/19\/nacoc-arrests-notorious-drug-queen-in-buduburam-raid\/","title":{"rendered":"NACOC arrests notorious drug \u2018queen\u2019 in Buduburam raid"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has announced that it has arrested a key figure in the local drug trade following a major operation in Buduburam and surrounding communities in the Gomoa East Municipal of the Central Region on Friday, 16 January 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/citinewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/617834400_1216382800634701_4451790449663728002_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" class=\"lazyload\" height=\"1440\">The 32-year-old woman, identified as Rebecca Afia Naa Dei Kotei and popularly known as \u201cMother,\u201d has long been regarded as a central player in illicit drug activities. Local opinion leaders describe her as a notorious figure who had previously evaded arrest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/citinewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/619843495_1216382853968029_6905937390167990321_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1440\" class=\"lazyload\" height=\"960\">The raid, part of NACOC\u2019s nationwide campaign against drug trafficking and abuse, resulted in the seizure of suspected cannabis, tramadol, and other controlled substances, as well as items believed to be linked to drug peddling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Several individuals involved in drug-related activities were also taken into custody.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/citinewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/617608040_1216382840634697_1438951433907677334_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1440\" class=\"lazyload\" height=\"1028\">NACOC confirmed that the suspect had been under close surveillance due to her involvement in various drug trafficking operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Commission has received numerous complaints regarding the illegal activities of the suspects currently in custody.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/citinewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/617520104_1216382757301372_528168275214905435_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"765\" class=\"lazyload\" height=\"1020\">Officials emphasized that the arrested individuals will be processed for court in accordance with the law. NACOC further reassured the public of its unwavering commitment to making Ghana a drug-free nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/citinewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/617580654_1216382913968023_7705890517203083686_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1289006 lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>source: citinewsroom.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/citinewsroom.com\/2026\/01\/nacoc-arrests-notorious-drug-queen-in-buduburam-raid\/#\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has announced that it has arrested a key figure in the local drug trade following a major operation in Buduburam and surrounding communities in the Gomoa East Municipal of the Central Region on Friday, 16 January 2026. 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