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The President John Evans Atta Mills has transformed the Narcotics Control Board (NACOB) into a Commission, Joy News has learnt.The new commission, which is independent of the Interior Ministry, is expected to be run under the direct supervision of the president.This is in line with his campaign promise of leading the fight against drug trafficking in the country.A formal announcement of the change is expected next week.As part of the changes, Mr. Akrasi Sarpong, a stalwart of the revolutionary days led by Jerry Rawlings takes over from Robert Ayalingo as Executive Secretary of the Commission.Meanwhile, the Commission has received sophisticated equipment from the Dutch Government to help the drug fight.The donation is a contribution towards the joint Ghana-UK programme against drug trafficking known as Operation West Bridge.The equipment include searching devices for aircraft and ships as well as equipments for urine test will be deployed at all entry points in the country.Robert Ayalingo, the outgoing head of the NACOB told Joy News’ Sammy Darko the equipment will go a long way to help the fight against the drugs.Story by Nathan Gadugah/Myjoyonline.com/Ghana
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