The Ghana Police Service has arrested 54 suspects and recovered a large quantity of suspected narcotic substances during a series of intelligence-led operations conducted across several suburbs of Kumasi in the Ashanti Region.
According to the Police, the operations were carried out by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Special Operations Team (SOT) as part of efforts to dismantle drug trafficking networks, curb illicit drug trade and strengthen public safety.
The targeted operations were conducted in identified crime hotspots, including Atwima-Koforidua, Abuakwa, Sofo Line Lorry Station, Ash Town, Ahwia, Bantama, Aputuogya, Krofrom, Pankrono, Tafo, Twumduase, Krofrom-Colombia and Alarba.
Police said the operation led to the arrest of 49 men and five women. The male suspects include 11 Malian nationals and 38 Ghanaians, all being investigated for various alleged drug-related offences.
During the raids, officers recovered significant quantities of suspected narcotics, seventy (70) tablets of 125mg Tramadol (Tramaking); three hundred and fifty-three (353) tablets of 225mg Tramadol (Tramaking); eighty-five (85) tablets of 250mg Tramadol (Tramaking); one hundred (100) tablets of 250mg Royal Tramadol; fifty-eight (58) boxes of 225mg Tramadol (Tramaking 100); two hundred and sixty-eight (268) sealed transparent packages containing dried leaves suspected to be narcotic substances; eighty-four (84) transparent sealed packages containing dried leaves suspected to be narcotic substances; fifteen (15) gold-sealed packages containing dried leaves suspected to be narcotic substances and one (1) sealed black polythene bag containing seeds suspected to be narcotic substances.
The Police also retrieved six (6) sealed rubber wraps containing suspected narcotic substances; one (1) polythene package containing dried leaves suspected to be narcotic substances; thirteen (13) bottles of fruit juice branded FEMUDE, suspected to contain narcotic substances; thirty-Four (34) narcotics processing materials (Rizzlers); thirteen pairs of scissors suspected to have been used in processing narcotic substances; eleven (11) boxes of assorted foreign cigarettes; twenty-three (23) mobile phones; two (2) casino jackpot machines; and four (4) unregistered motorcycles.
All 54 suspects remain in police custody assisting with investigations and are expected to be arraigned before court upon the conclusion of investigations.
The Ghana Police Service reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining intelligence-led operations aimed at disrupting drug trafficking and other criminal activities across the country.
It also appealed to the public to continue supporting law enforcement by providing timely and credible information to help combat crime and enhance public safety.
