The Ghana Police Service has intercepted large quantities of suspected narcotic drugs and arrested several suspects in a series of operations across the Upper West Region.

In a statement signed by DCOP Francis Yiribaare, the Upper West Regional Police Commander, the police said the operations form part of intensified, intelligence-led efforts to clamp down on drug trafficking and abuse in the region.

According to the statement, the Regional Command, over the past four weeks, carried out coordinated operations across multiple districts, leading to significant seizures.

The affected areas include Eremon in the Lawra District, Nadowli Barrier and Loho in the Nadowli Kaleo District, Charke and Siriyiri in the Wa Municipality, Hamile in the Lambussie District, and Funsi in the Wa East District.

The police disclosed that the seizures involved a total of 218 compressed slabs, 54 parcels, and eight other assorted consignments of substances suspected to be Indian hemp.

Providing details on specific operations, the statement noted that on April 1, 2026, police personnel on duty at the Wa-Loho barrier intercepted a Royal VVIP bus travelling from Wa towards Jirapa, where they retrieved 51 compressed slabs of the suspected substance.

Three suspects, identified as Stephen Lomotey, Solomon King, and Urilius Tobopalee, were arrested in connection with the seizure.

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In another operation on April 3, 2026, a police patrol team intercepted a Toyota Corolla saloon car at Eremon in the Lawra District.

A search conducted on the vehicle led to the discovery of 140 compressed slabs of the suspected narcotic substance. Two suspects, Dennis Domoyel and Clovis Saame, were arrested.

The statement further indicated that in most of the cases, the suspected drugs were being transported northbound, particularly towards the Hamile area, believed to be a key transit point.

The police noted that the suspects are currently at various stages of investigation and prosecution, while the vehicles involved have been impounded.

The Command cautioned transport owners and unions against allowing their vehicles to be used for transporting illicit drugs, warning that such vehicles could be forfeited to the state, with owners also facing prosecution if found complicit.

The police assured the public of their commitment to tackling drug-related crimes to ensure safety and security in the region and urged individuals with relevant information to assist in ongoing efforts.





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