The Western Central Regional Police Command has arrested 25 suspects in an intelligence-led operation against narcotic drug-related offences in Bawdie.
According to a police statement, the operation followed intelligence received on Wednesday, 11th November, 2026, at 2215 hours.
Police then conducted an operation in the area and arrested the suspects.
Twenty-three of those arrested are Ghanaians, one is a Togolese and one is a Nigerian.
The suspects, as named by the police, are:
1. Kwabena Francis, aged 18
2. Kolahi Issaka, aged 18, a Togolese
3. Jerry Sotente, aged 30
4. Paul Ayorka, aged 21
5. Gideon Addo, aged 26
6. Abuka Obossey, aged 24
7. Prince Baidoo, aged 25
8. Mordecai Dadzie, aged 40
9. James Dugan, aged 33
10. Tanga Philemon, aged 21
11. Kweasi Yeboah, aged 32
12. Isaac Aduam, aged 24
13. Agyapong Christopher, aged 28
14. Eric Quarshie, aged 21
15. Opoku Anthony, aged 20
16. Ibrahim Abdul, aged 24
17. Nuhu Yaro, aged 27
18. Kofi
19. Konadu, aged 19
20. Kwabena Boateng, aged 20
21. Akwagyir Aggrey, aged 25
22. Richard Osei, aged 28
23. Yao Eli, aged 19
24. Shadrack Egyiri, aged 40
25. Ephram Emmanuel, aged 25
Items retrieved during the operation include one compressed, sellotaped substance suspected to be cannabis, and ten wrappers of a substance suspected to be cannabis. Police also retrieved nine boxes and thirteen sachets of Tramadol, and an unspecified amount of money.
The police say the operation is aimed at ensuring an incident-free Christmas celebration, before, during and after the festive season.
The suspects are in police custody assisting with investigations. They will be arraigned before court as soon as investigations are completed.
The Western Central Regional Police Command assures the public of its continued commitment to intelligence-led policing, public safety and the prevention of drug-related crime, particularly during the Christmas season.
The statement was signed by Assistant Superintendent of Police Beatrice Turkson, Head of the Public Affairs Unit of the Western Central Regional Police Command.
By Abraham Mensah
