The Minister for the Interior, Alhaji Muntaka, has commissioned four new patrol boats for the Marine Police Unit of the Ghana Police Service, marking a significant step toward strengthening maritime security and protecting the country’s coastal interests.
The commissioning ceremony, held earlier today in Tema, reflects what the Minister described as government’s “ongoing commitment to transforming Ghana’s security landscape through innovation and deeper community engagement.”
According to Alhaji Muntaka, the investment aligns with Ghana’s broader development agenda, particularly the expansion of the blue economy.
He emphasized that the country’s marine and coastal resources hold substantial potential for sustainable economic growth, job creation, and poverty reduction—making them central to national development planning.
He highlighted the Marine Police Unit’s critical role in safeguarding Ghana’s maritime domain by preventing piracy, securing marine resources, and protecting the lives of fishermen, seafarers, and coastal communities.
The newly acquired patrol boats, he said, will significantly enhance the Unit’s operational capacity.
“With these vessels, the Marine Police will be better equipped to conduct effective patrols, deliver swift emergency responses, and intensify efforts to combat maritime crime,” the Minister stated.
The patrol boats are expected to support a range of operations, including surveillance, rescue missions, anti-smuggling activities, and rapid responses to distress calls initiatives aimed at reducing illegal exploitation of marine resources.
Alhaji Muntaka also reassured the public that the Ministry of the Interior and the government remain committed to ensuring peace and security nationwide.
He pledged continued efforts to provide the necessary resources to safeguard citizens and maintain law and order.
The commissioning forms part of a broader government initiative to strengthen the Ghana Police Service, enhance maritime law enforcement, and protect the strategic interests of the nation’s coastal environment.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
