A secret cannabis-infused liqueur factory has been shut down by the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) and the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) in a joint operation at Ntiribuoho in the Offinso Municipality, Ashanti Region.

The illegal facility, hidden inside a two-bedroom structure on a poultry farm, was being used to produce a cannabis-laced alcoholic beverage known as Famude, also marketed as Kings Orange Flavoured Liqueur.

Authorities say the setup was carefully concealed within the farm to avoid detection.

The bust was carried out by a team of seven officers, four from NACOC and three from the FDA, who acted on intelligence reports.

During the operation, they seized large quantities of the unauthorised liqueur and suspected narcotic substances.

One person was arrested at the scene, while others managed to escape. Law enforcement is actively pursuing the remaining suspects.

Officials from NACOC and the FDA stressed their joint commitment to public safety and warned about the health dangers associated with unlicensed products.

“This operation underscores our joint resolve to clamp down on the distribution of harmful and illegal substances in our communities,” a spokesperson for the FDA said.

They further cautioned that such illicit products violate Ghana’s drug and food safety laws and could endanger lives. Authorities are calling on the public to avoid unapproved consumables and to report any suspicious activities.

The suspect in custody is assisting with ongoing investigations as the hunt continues for the others involved in the underground operation.