Investigations are ongoing to establish the source, ownership and intended use of the suspected narcotic substances, after which appropriate legal action will be taken against any suspect found culpable.
POLICE ARREST 41 SUSPECTS IN INTELLIGENCE-LED OPERATION AT LAPAZ AND CHANTAN
The Special Operations Team (SOT) of the Ghana Police Service has arrested 41 suspects during an intelligence-led operation at Lapaz and Chantan on 15th October, 2026.
A search conducted on the suspects and within the operational areas led to the retrieval of quantities of dried leaves suspected to be narcotic substances.
All 41 suspects are currently in police custody and assisting investigations.
The Regional Commander and a team of officers visited the scene and engaged community leaders. Security has since been intensified in the community while investigation continues.
The body of the deceased person has been deposited at the morgue for preservation and autopsy while the injured officer is receiving medical attention.
All eight suspects are currently in police custody, while the exhibits have been secured to aid investigations.
The Police remain committed to combating the illicit trade in narcotic substances and unregulated pharmaceutical products to protect public health and safety of all.
EIGHT (8) SUSPECTS ARRESTED IN AN INTELLIGENCE-LED ANTI-NARCOTICS OPERATION AT OKAISHIE
The Ghana Police Service has arrested eight (8) suspects in an intelligence-led anti-narcotics operation at Okaishie Drug Lane in Accra on Friday, 9 October 2026.
Items retrieved during the operation include suspected Tramadol tablets (225mg and 250mg), Rohypnol tablets, codeine-containing products, Benyling products, and other assorted pharmaceutical substances.