Governance and International Relations expert Mathias Bonzo-Ewereko Boateng has warned that illegal street drug hawkers are not only selling over-the-counter medicines but are also involved in the distribution of dangerous narcotics.
Speaking on Accra-based UTV Ghana, he alleged that many of these sellers use the open sale of common drugs as a cover for more illicit activities.
According to him, substances such as heroin, cocaine, tramadol, and other hard drugs are being circulated through these informal channels, posing a serious threat to the youth.
“Many street drug hawkers are not just selling medicine; they are using it as a cover to sell narcotics like heroin, cocaine, and tramadol, which is destroying the youth,” he stated.
He stressed that the situation goes beyond simple regulatory breaches, describing it as a dangerous network that is contributing to substance abuse and endangering lives.
Mathias Boateng reiterated the need for intensified action by regulatory bodies such as the Food and Drugs Authority and the Pharmacy Council of Ghana to clamp down on illegal operators.
He emphasized that tackling street drug hawking must include addressing the hidden narcotics trade, which he believes is silently harming many young people across the country.
