Bawku West: Police seize 500 cartons of Tramadol in intelligence-led operation at Widana, 1 Burkinabe arrested
The operation was conducted on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, following a month-long intelligence-gathering exercise into the activities of suspected drug dealers in the area.
On Tuesday, August 18, 2026, police in Bawku West seized approximately 500 cartons of Tramadol in an intelligence-led operation in Widana, Upper East Region. The operation was carried out by the Police Intelligence Directorate and the Operational Team, known as "Black Cobra," following a month-long investigation into drug dealing activities in the area.
The drugs were recovered from a warehouse and several residences. One suspect, Abdul Ali, a 21-year-old Burkinabe, was arrested and is now helping the police with their inquiries. The police speculate that the drug network involved in importing the drugs includes nationals from Mali, Togo, Burkina Faso, and Senegal. This network allegedly uses Widana as a transit and distribution hub for the illicit substances.
The authorities are now investigating to identify and apprehend any other individuals connected to the operation.
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