By Emmanuel Bamfo 
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) teamed up with the Ghana Police Service to arrest traders selling dangerous cigarette toffee at Makola Market. This fast operation took down illegal vendors targeting young school children with nicotine products masked as sweet candy.
Inspectors seized large boxes of these deceptive sweets during market sweeps. Authorities confirmed the packaged candy closely mimics real cigarette boxes, making tobacco look normal to young children. Laboratory tests are ongoing to check for active nicotine and toxic chemical compounds.
Selling unregistered tobacco products violates Public Health Act 2012 (Act 851) regulations. The FDA strictly prohibits targeting minors with disguised smoking products. Health experts warn that early exposure to nicotine creates high risks of addiction, brain development issues, and severe lung damage.
Makola Market leaders promised full cooperation with law enforcement officers to clear bad items from the stalls. Officials urge parents and teachers to monitor what kids buy after school. Stay alert and report suspicious vendors to protect our children’s future.
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