Tag: Synthetic Opioids

The Assistant Narcotics Controller, DEO Donne Dafeamekpor, has issued a stern warning about the proliferation of deadly synthetic opioids in Ghana, particularly those falsely marketed as sexual enhancement products. Speaking on GTV’s breakfast show during a discussion on “Red Alert: Dealing with the Drug Abuse Crisis,” he stressed that the sale of unapproved drugs violates Ghana’s Public Health Act (2012) and carries severe penalties. “…if you are engaged in selling any product not registered by the Food and Drug Authority or approved for use, it’s illegal. You could face imprisonment for up to 25 years,” he said.   DEO Dafeamekpor specifically highlighted the dangers of synthetic opioids such as Royale 225  which are widely abused by the youth seeking to enhance se...