The Ghana Police Service has arrested four suspected drug peddlers during an intelligence-led operation at Kunsu Township in the Mankranso District of the Ashanti Region, recovering a locally manufactured firearm, suspected narcotic substances and cash believed to be proceeds from the illicit drug trade.
The operation, carried out in the early hours of Friday, June 26, forms part of the Police Service’s ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and other organised criminal activities within the district.
The suspects have been identified as Issaka Musah, 22, Amankwah Emmanuel, 25, Kwame Boateng, 32, and Appiah Prince, 23.
According to the Police, a search conducted during the operation led to the recovery of a locally manufactured pistol loaded with two BB rounds of ammunition, quantities of suspected Tramadol tablets, red capsules, dried leaves believed to be Indian hemp, and a whitish powdery substance wrapped in paper suspected to be cocaine.
Officers also retrieved GH¢5,647.40, which investigators believe may be proceeds from the alleged illegal drug business.
The Police said preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects allegedly admitted ownership of the recovered items.
They are currently in police custody assisting with investigations and will be arraigned before court upon the conclusion of investigations.
The Ghana Police Service reaffirmed its commitment to combating drug-related offences and organised crime, urging members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to assist law enforcement agencies in identifying and apprehending criminals.
