Ghana and the Netherlands signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to cooperate and fight against illicit drugs as well as related criminal activities. This agreement mainly focuses on dismantling transnational gangs who are involved in drug trafficking and money laundering.
The West African country emphasised on the severe social risks posed by drug trafficking and stressed upon the need for international collaboration. The Netherlands leverage its advanced digital technologies to track and stop criminal networks by operating across borders.
According to the Foreign Affairs Minister – Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa stated that this special agreement intent to cut off connection with drug markets.
Ghana🇬🇭 and the Netherlands🇳🇱 signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation against illicit drugs and related criminal activities.
The partnership focuses on dismantling transnational gangs involved in drug trafficking and money laundering.
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During the Dutch ministers’ official visit to Ghana, Minister Ablakwa signed the agreement with Minister of Justice and Security of the Kingdom of the Netherlands – D.M. Van Weel
He assured that the agreement is built completely on Accra Call to Action idea where both countries will lead globally and handle the growing threat of illegal drugs. Ablakwa said that these drugs are destroying young lives, affecting public health, challenging the law and rules, and violating the human rights.
International cooperations with stronger connections will help in disrupting criminal networks who are responsible for trafficking cocaine and other synthetic drugs between Ghana and the Netherlands, said Ablakwa. He described the signed MOA as an important step towards strengthening the law, securing youngsters and protecting future of communities.
Ghana and the Netherlands have signed a special Letter of Intent to jointly combat illicit drugs and drug markets.
Minister of Justice and Security of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, D.M. Van Weel and I signed the agreement during the Ministers official visit to Ghana.… pic.twitter.com/my9IwMKj44
— Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa (@S_OkudzetoAblak) August 16, 2026
The Foreign Affairs Minister Ablakwa applauded Minister Van Weel for visiting Ghana and promising to deepen the political relation between the two countries to curb the problem of trafficking illicit drugs.
Showing genuine concern over the problem, the Foreign Affairs Minister of Ghana Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa shared a post on social media. He shared glimpses from the part of signing the agreement with the Netherlands Minister and expressed his care in the caption.
Such illegal works do affect the long-standing political friendship and bilateral ties between the two nations. As both are equivalent important to each other.