The Ghana Police Service’s IGP Special Operations Team has arrested 192 suspects during a series of intelligence-led operations conducted across parts of the country between October 2 and 29, 2026.
The operations, which targeted suspected criminal activities and drug-related offences, also led to the recovery of quantities of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs, firearms, ammunition, unregulated pharmaceutical products and other exhibits.
According to the Police, the operations covered several communities in the Greater Accra Region, including New Town, Dansoman, Weija, Tudu, James Town, Shukura, Okaishie, Lapaz, Chantan, Odawna, Teshie, Avenor and Fadama.
The exercise also extended to the Eastern Region, where additional suspects were arrested and weapons, ammunition and suspected narcotic substances were retrieved.
One of the major operations was conducted at Teshie on October 22, resulting in the arrest of 102 suspects, comprising 93 males and nine females.
During the operation, the team retrieved quantities of compressed dried substances suspected to be narcotic drugs, seven bottles of nitrous oxide and one bottle of Benylin with Codeine.
The Police further identified eight of the arrested suspects as key suspected narcotics peddlers. They were subsequently handed over to the Drug Law Enforcement Unit for further investigations.
Another operation carried out at Lapaz and Chantan on October 15 led to the arrest of 41 suspects, comprising 35 males and six females.
The operation also resulted in the recovery of quantities of dried leaves suspected to be narcotic substances.
The recovered substances have been retained by the Police for evidential and forensic examination as investigations continue.
At Okaishie Drug Lane, the Special Operations Team arrested eight suspects during an operation on October 9.
The exercise led to the seizure of quantities of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs and unregulated pharmaceutical products.
Among the recovered products were Tramadol, Rohypnol and codeine-containing substances, which are suspected to have been unlawfully possessed or traded.
In a separate operation at Odawna, a 52-year-old businessman identified as Richard Polo was arrested following surveillance by the Special Operations Team.
The Police recovered quantities of substances suspected to be cocaine and other narcotic substances from a hideout allegedly linked to him.
The suspect is currently assisting the Police with investigations into the suspected narcotics-related activities.
Other intelligence-led operations at New Town, Dansoman, Weija, Tudu and James Town also resulted in additional arrests and the recovery of suspected narcotic substances, pharmaceutical products, processing equipment and other exhibits.
The Special Operations Team extended its operations to Fadama and Shukura on October 28 and 29, leading to the arrest of two suspects identified as Douglas Kobby, 47, and Habib Yakubu.
Items retrieved during the operations included four parcels of dried leaves suspected to be narcotic substances, seven cartridges, a pump-action magazine, a dagger and a machete.
The recovered weapons and other exhibits have been retained as part of the ongoing investigations.
In a separate development, the team arrested three persons suspected to be members of a vigilante group at Alabonu in Asutuare.
The suspects were subsequently handed over to the Tema Regional Police Command for further investigations.
The Special Operations Team also conducted operations in the Eastern Region, resulting in the arrest of four suspects.
The Police recovered a pump-action shotgun, ammunition and quantities of substances suspected to be Indian hemp and Tramadol during the exercise.
The recovered items are expected to form part of the evidence in the investigations into the suspected criminal activities.
The Ghana Police Service says all the suspects arrested during the various operations are currently in Police custody, assisting with investigations.
Efforts are also underway to identify and apprehend other individuals who may be connected to the suspected criminal activities.
The operations form part of the Police’s intelligence-led efforts to clamp down on suspected drug trafficking, the circulation of unregulated pharmaceutical products and other criminal activities across the country.
The Police are expected to undertake further investigations to establish the circumstances surrounding the possession and intended use of the recovered substances, weapons and other exhibits, as well as determine the possible involvement of other persons.
By 1960news.com
