12 arrested as police seize firearms, suspected drugs in Tamale
Police in the Northern Region have arrested 12 people and seized firearms and suspected narcotics during a special operation in Tamale.
Police in Ghana's Northern Region have detained 12 individuals and seized firearms and suspected narcotics during a coordinated operation in the city of Tamale. The Northern Regional Special Operations Team, locally known as RED MARIA, conducted searches in the Fuo and Kukuo neighborhoods on Thursday, October 8th. In Fuo, seven suspects were arrested for alleged drug use.
Meanwhile, in Kukuo, five more people were apprehended, including three individuals found in possession of weapons during room searches. Police recovered two locally-made pistols, one pump-action gun, six Tramadol 250mg tablets, and 25 wraps of suspected Indian hemp. All 12 suspects and the seized items have been turned over to the Regional Criminal Investigations Department and the Drug Law Enforcement Unit for further investigation.
Police lauded the RED MARIA team for their intelligence-driven action, stating they will ensure prosecution in court. Further updates on the case are expected as the investigation progresses.
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