{
  "id": 2544822,
  "title": "Seven arrested in anti-drug operations in Ashanti Region",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/seven-arrested-in-anti-drug-operations-in-ashanti-region",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-22T09:28:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/seven-arrested-in-anti-drug-operations-in-ashanti-region/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ashanti Regional Police Command made seven arrests in intelligence-led operations targeting narcotics-related activities in the Ashanti Region on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The arrests were made in Ejisu, Abrepo Junction, and Atimatim. At Ejisu, 43-year-old Nana Kwadwo Adu and 48-year-old Nana Kwame Fella were apprehended. Four others were arrested at Abrepo Junction, identified as 23-year-old Stephanie Anokye, 20-year-old Roland Anokye, 30-year-old Gideon Owusu, and 27-year-old Grace Fosua. In Atimatim, 27-year-old Kofi Opoku was arrested for suspected peddling of narcotic substances. The Police recovered pill pouches containing narcotic substances, quantities of various medications, 860 tablets and capsules of Tramadol, and an unspecified amount of cash. All seven suspects are in Police custody and assisting with investigations. The Ashanti Regional Police Command is urging the public to provide credible information to combat narcotics-related activities and ensure public safety.",
  "summary": "The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested seven people in separate intelligence-led operations targeting suspected narcotics-related activities in the region. The arrests were made on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Ejisu, Abrepo Junction and Atimatim by the IGP Special Operations Team (SOT). The Police said the operations followed intelligence on the suspected possession, use, control […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Seven arrested in Ashanti Region anti-drug operations",
    "Operations targeted narcotics-related activities",
    "Suspects in custody, aiding investigations"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "3News",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/ashanti-region-9-blue-water-guards-arrested-for-alleged-bribery-and",
        "published": "2026-08-22T11:21:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}