The Narcotics Control Commission has arrested three people and shut down the Amsterdam Pub at Laboma in Accra following an intelligence-led operation over suspected drug-related activities at the facility.
In a statement (September 8), NACOC said the operation was conducted overnight on Friday, September 4, after intelligence indicated that the facility was allegedly being used in connection with narcotics-related activities.
The three suspects arrested are currently assisting the Commission with investigations as it works to establish the full extent of activities taking place at the entertainment facility. However, NACOC said the prime suspect allegedly linked to the narcotics-related activities remains at large. Additional intelligence officers have consequently been deployed to track down and apprehend the suspect as investigations continue.
"The self-styled coffee shop has been closed to facilitate ongoing investigations and prevent the premises from potentially being used to facilitate further narcotic-related activities while the case is being pursued," NACOC said.
The Commission added that the operation forms part of its broader intelligence-driven efforts to identify, disrupt, and dismantle locations and networks suspected of facilitating the distribution, sale, and use of illicit narcotic substances.
NACOC has also warned owners, managers, and operators of pubs, nightclubs, lounges, and other entertainment establishments against allowing their premises to become conduits for narcotics-related activities.
"NACOC will continue to pursue businesses engaged in the sale, distribution, or facilitation of illicit narcotic substances," the post added.
