Two staff members have been arrested after the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) reportedly raided Italian Boy Lounge, a popular nightclub at Nungua Kantamanto in Accra, over the alleged possession of illicit drugs.
According to a report by MyJoyOnline, the operation was carried out on the evening of Thursday, July 3, 2026, while the nightclub was being prepared to open for business.
During the exercise, authorities reportedly discovered and seized substances suspected to be illicit drugs. The exact nature and quantity of the substances have not yet been disclosed.
The two staff members were taken into custody to assist with ongoing investigations, while the nightclub has since been shut down by the authorities.
The FDA is yet to issue an official statement detailing the items retrieved or the circumstances surrounding the operation.
The raid forms part of ongoing efforts by the FDA, in collaboration with other state agencies, to curb the abuse and distribution of illicit substances in entertainment venues and other public spaces.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing, and further updates are expected as the FDA releases additional information.
