Africa-Press – Ghana. The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has handed over 17 gold bars, valued at $1.7 million, to the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) in Accra.
The gold bars were seized by the Upper East Command of the Narcotics Control Commission at the Paga Border Post from two Burkinabe nationals, who were attempting to smuggle them out of the country.
The two nationals have also been charged with gold offences relating to transportation and dealing in gold.
Alhaji Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, Minister for the Interior, assured the management of GoldBod of the Ministry’s continued support and backing for GoldBod’s efforts to manage Ghana’s gold resources.
Mr Sammy Gyamfi, the Chief Executive Officer of GoldBod, expressed gratitude to the Director-General of NACOC for the successful handover.
He called for continued support and collaboration between various security agencies to enable them to succeed.
The handing over ceremony was witnessed by Mrs. Doreen Annan, the Chief Director of the Ministry, Brigadier General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, Director General of NACOC, and other Senior Officials from NACOC and GoldBod.
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