{
  "id": 3258332,
  "title": "Police arrest seven in Ashanti Region narcotics crackdown",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/police-arrest-seven-in-ashanti-region-narcotics-crackdown",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T11:48:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/police-arrest-seven-in-ashanti-region-narcotics-crackdown/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghana Police Service conducted intelligence-led operations targeting narcotics-related activities in the Ashanti Region, arresting seven individuals on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The Inspector-General of Police Special Operations Team (SOT) carried out the raids at Ejisu, Abrepo Junction, and Atimatim.\n\nAt Ejisu, police apprehended Nana Kwadwo Adu, 43, and Nana Kwame Fella, 48. Four others were taken into custody at Abrepo Junction – Stephanie Anokye, 23; Roland Anokye, 20; Gideon Owusu, 30; and Grace Fosua, 27.\n\nIn Atimatim, Kofi Opoku, 27, was targeted for suspected involvement in narcotics distribution. He had allegedly evaded arrest in the past. The operation resulted in the recovery of pill pouches containing dried leaves suspected to be narcotics, along with Tramaking 225mg and 250mg, Royal 255mg, Rophynol 100mg, and 860 tablets and capsules of Tramadol, suspected to be unregistered drugs. Additionally, an unspecified amount of Ghanaian currency was seized.\n\nAll seven suspects are currently in police custody and are cooperating with the investigation. The police are working to uncover the source of the narcotics, determine the extent of the suspects' involvement, and identify any other individuals connected to the illicit activities.\n\nThe Ashanti Regional Police Command has appealed to the public to provide credible information to aid their efforts in maintaining public safety and security. They assured the public that further updates will be provided as necessary.",
  "summary": "The Ghana Police Service has arrested seven persons in separate intelligence-led operations targeting suspected narcotics-related activities in the Ashanti Region.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Ghanaian Times",
        "title": "IGP Special Operations Team arrests seven in narcotics crackdown in Ashanti Region",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/igp-special-operations-team-arrests-seven-in-narcotics-crackdown-in",
        "published": "2026-08-25T14:00:40.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}