Two remanded in Wa over 192 compressed wraps of cocaine
The Wa District Magistrate Court has remanded two suspects for their alleged involvement in trafficking cocaine. The suspects are to reappear before the court on October 9, 2026. The arrest followed an intelligence-led operation, which led to the seizure of 192 compressed wraps of the substance in Wa, Upper West Region. The suspects, identified as […] The post Two remanded in Wa over 192…
On September 6, 2026, a joint intelligence and police operation in Wa, Upper West Region, led to the arrest of two individuals suspected of trafficking cocaine. The suspects, Abdulai Isaac, a 26-year-old driver’s mate, and Iddrisu Kamaldeen, were apprehended following intelligence regarding the transportation of suspected cocaine from Kumasi to Wa via the Bole enclave.
The Upper West Regional Police Command conducted surveillance along the suspected route and intercepted Abdulai Isaac at the ESP Bus Station in Wa. Upon searching his backpack, police discovered 192 newly concealed compressed parcels suspected to be cocaine. Iddrisu Kamaldeen was subsequently arrested and admitted to being a customer of Abdulai Isaac during interrogation.
Police and officers from the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) collaborated on a field test on September 14, 2026, confirming the substance's positive identification as cocaine. Investigations are ongoing to locate and arrest other individuals involved in the narcotic trafficking network. The Upper West Regional Police Command emphasized its commitment to protecting communities, disrupting organized criminal networks, and preventing the trafficking and distribution of illicit drugs within the region.
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