Police arrest 8 in anti-narcotics operation at Okaishie
THE police have arrested eight suspects in an intelligence-led anti-narcotics operation at Okaishie Drug Lane in Accra for allegedly engaging in the sale and distribution of suspected narcotic substances and unregulated pharmaceutical products. The operation, conducted on Friday, October 9, 2026, led to the retrieval of suspected Tramadol tablets, Rohypnol tablets, codeine-containing products,…
The Ghana Police Service has announced the arrest of eight individuals in an anti-narcotics operation conducted at Okaishie Drug Lane in Accra. The operation, carried out on Friday, October 9, 2026, targeted suspects suspected of selling and distributing illicit narcotics and unregulated pharmaceutical products. The suspects, ranging in age from 23 to 64, were identified as Jeremiah Chinedu, Godsway Dabla, Nwaiyo Charles, Nwachukwu Kanawu, John Divine, Gideon Edioke, Ikechukwu Paul, and Okwesibieze Precious.
During the operation, police recovered suspected Tramadol and Rohypnol tablets, codeine-containing products, Benyling products, and other pharmaceutical substances. The seized items have been secured to aid ongoing investigations. The police reiterated their commitment to combating the illicit trade in narcotics and unregulated pharmaceuticals to protect public health and safety.
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