The Volta Regional Directorate of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), in collaboration with security agencies, has intercepted a consignment of ‘RED’ worth GH¢11 million at the Kpoglu border in the Volta Region.

The haul consisted of Tapentadol Hydrochloride tablets, popularly known as “RED”, according to a report by citinewsroom.com.

The seizure, made on August 14, 2025, involved about 7,700 tablets of 250mg Tapentadol, valued at GH¢11.5 million.

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The drugs were concealed in sacks on a truck with registration number TG 6891 BI, which was en route from Nigeria to Ghana.

Gorden Akurugu, Volta and Oti Regional Head of the FDA, said the consignment was intercepted during a routine surveillance operation. The driver, identified as Oliver Takra of Go Express Transport Company, and an agent were immediately arrested and handed over to the police, the report noted.

Two other suspects, including a Nigerian man and a woman believed to be the intended recipients of the consignment, are assisting police with investigations.

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