Police bust 5,164 suspected narcotic parcels in Oti, arrest 3
5,164 compressed parcels suspected to contain narcotic substances hidden in secret compartments of an articulator truck have been uncovered by the Oti Regional Police Command following an intelligence led operation. The discovery led to the arrest of three persons, while a fourth occupant of the vehicle escaped and is being pursued by the Police. A … The post Police bust 5,164 suspected narcotic…
The Oti Regional Police Command in Ghana intercepted a DAF articulator truck loaded with 5,164 compressed parcels believed to contain narcotics on September 14, 2026, following an intelligence-led operation. The vehicle, registered under GE 3906-15, was stopped and subsequently searched, uncovering the suspected narcotics hidden within secret compartments of the truck.
Three individuals were arrested during the operation: Abdul Razak Adamu, 35, a driver; Jubril Amidu, 33, a mechanic; and Aliu Adamu, 33, another driver. The fourth occupant, Adamu Iddi, managed to escape and is currently being pursued by law enforcement. The three suspects appeared before the Dambai Circuit Court on September 17, 2026, and were remanded into police custody, with a scheduled reappearing date of October 15, 2026.
The truck has been impounded, and the suspected narcotics have been secured for further investigation. The police are continuing efforts to identify other individuals involved in the consignment and are urging the public to provide any credible information that could assist in their investigations.
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