The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has successfully disposed of a significant quantity of opioid medications following an order from the Tema High Court.
The confiscated opioids were seized at the Tema Port during a collaborative inspection in December 2025, carried out by the FDA, the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), and the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB).
Officials disclosed that the shipment included opioid pharmaceuticals mixed with other substances, which raised substantial concerns regarding illegal drug trafficking through Ghana’s ports.
Investigations also revealed numerous documentation infractions, underscoring deficiencies in cargo oversight and regulatory adherence.
In light of these findings, the FDA and the GRA jointly petitioned the Tema High Court for permission to dispose of the drugs.
The court approved the request, instructing the FDA to safely eliminate the consignment in accordance with Section 132(2) of the Public Health Act.
