The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has issued a public apology to Ebenezer Twum Asante after his image was mistakenly included in photographs published from a routine security operation at the Accra International Airport.
In a statement dated April 14, 2026, NACOC clarified that Mr. Twum Asante is not connected to any ongoing investigation by the Commission.
According to the statement, the incident occurred on February 19, 2026, during a routine behavioural detection exercise at the airport.
The operation involved the use of trained sniffer dogs, advanced scanning equipment, and passenger profiling techniques, all aimed at strengthening surveillance while minimising disruption to airport activities.
As part of standard documentation procedures, photographs were taken at various stages of the exercise and later shared on NACOC’s official social media platforms.
However, some of the images inadvertently captured Mr. Twum Asante, leading to public speculation about his possible involvement in narcotics-related activities.
“NACOC wishes to clarify that Mr. Ebenezer Twum Asante is not connected to or involved in any ongoing investigation,” the statement emphasised.
The Commission acknowledged the error and extended an unreserved apology for any inconvenience, distress, or misunderstanding caused by the publication.
The statement was signed by Acting Director of Public Affairs and International Relations, Francis Opoku Amoah.
The apology comes amid increasing scrutiny over how security agencies handle public communications, particularly in sensitive operations where reputations may be inadvertently affected.
By 1960news.com
