The Ghana Police Service has arrested eight suspects in an intelligence-led anti-narcotics operation at Okaishie Drug Lane in Accra.
The operation was carried out on Friday, October 9, 2026.
According to the Police, the operation targeted individuals suspected of engaging in the sale and distribution of narcotic substances and unregulated pharmaceutical products.
The suspects have been identified as Jeremiah Chinedu, 33; Godsway Dabla, 29; Charles Nwaiyo, 64; Nwachukwu Kanawu, 41; John Divine; Gideon Edioke, 29; Paul Ikechukwu, 60; and Precious Okwesibieze, 23.
Items retrieved during the operation include suspected Tramadol tablets (225mg and 250mg), Rohypnol tablets, codeine-containing products, Benylin products, and other assorted pharmaceutical substances.
All eight suspects are currently in police custody, while the exhibits have been secured to aid investigations.
The Police say they remain committed to combating the illicit trade in narcotic substances and unregulated pharmaceutical products to protect public health and safety.
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