The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has arrested two persons in connection with a raid at the Italian Boy Lounge, a popular nightclub at Nungua Kantamanto in Accra.
Reports suggest the Italian Boy Lounge was raided by the FDA over the alleged possession of illicit drugs.
According to reports, the raid took place on the evening of July 3, 2026, while the facility was reportedly being prepared for business.
Two staff members were arrested following the raid to assist with investigations, with the facility shut down by the authorities.
Reports also suggest the substances suspected to be illicit drugs were identified and seized during the raid.
In related news, the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has warned the Ghanaian public not to accept, consume, sell, or distribute food recovered from floodwaters following the June 29 flooding in Accra.
According to the FDA, the warning follows viral videos of some unidentified individuals retrieving items, including food products, from floodwaters and other locations after the flooding on June 29.
The FDA asserted that certain individuals on social media are claiming they intend to distribute the recovered items to members of the public, including students.
In a food safety alert issued on Thursday, July 2, the FDA warned that it cannot vouch for the safety or quality of these products, as they may have been contaminated by floodwaters.
The FDA urged the public to avoid any food or regulated products recovered from floodwaters.
Parts of the FDA statement read, “The FDA cannot vouch for the safety or quality of these products, as they may have been contaminated by floodwaters and mishandling, which could pose a serious risk to public health”.
“Members of the public are therefore strongly advised not to accept, consume, sell, offer for sale, or distribute any food or other regulated products recovered from floodwaters,” the FDA said.
“The floods have, therefore, increased the risk of food and water contamination, creating conditions that can lead to foodborne illnesses and outbreaks of cholera, typhoid fever, dysentery, etc.,” the statement said.
“Discard any food that has come into contact with floodwater. Drink only safe water. Boil water for at least five (5) minutes if its safety is uncertain,” the FDA said.
“The FDA strongly advises the public to be wary when purchasing food products and report any suspected sale or distribution of flood-damaged or unsafe food products to the FDA,” it said.
“The FDA is working closely with relevant agencies to monitor the safety of food supplies in affected communities and will take the necessary regulatory actions to protect public health,” the statement added.
“If you are not sure, don’t eat. Don’t purchase,” the FDA said.
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