The suspects were intercepted while travelling in a DAF XF truck with registration number AW 5113-21
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested six people for allegedly dealing in suspected unregistered pharmaceutical products during an intelligence-led operation at the Airport Roundabout in Kumasi.
The suspects were arrested on Monday, June 29, 2026, in a joint operation involving officers from the Ashanti Regional Police Command and the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Special Operations Team from Accra.
According to a report by adomonline.com on July 1, 2026, the suspects have been identified as Abdul Karim Ramadan, 20; Wisdom Pakindam Jatuat, 38; Razak Issahaku, 37; Abdul Rahman Yakubu, 45; Iddrisu Mohammed, 26; and Nana Abio Godwin, 27.
The report stated that a statement signed by the Head of the Public Affairs Unit of the Ashanti Regional Police Command, Deputy Superintendent of Police Godwin Ahianyo, said the suspects were intercepted while travelling in a DAF XF truck with registration number AW 5113-21.
A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of 17 fertiliser sacks containing suspected unregistered pharmaceutical tablets.
“The exhibits comprise ten sacks of tablets labelled Dyclosa 50mg and seven sacks of tablets labelled Royal Chest and Lungs,” the statement said.
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Police said the six suspects are currently in custody assisting with investigations and will be arraigned before court upon the conclusion of investigations.
“The suspects are currently in Police custody assisting with investigations and will be put before the court upon conclusion of investigations,” the statement added.
The recovered pharmaceutical products have been retained as exhibits and will be handed over to the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) for further examination.
According to the police, the FDA will determine whether the products are registered, assess their composition, and verify their compliance with the provisions of the Public Health Act, 2012 (Act 851).
The Ashanti Regional Police Command reaffirmed the Ghana Police Service's commitment to combating the illegal trade in pharmaceutical products through collaboration with the FDA and other relevant regulatory agencies.
The Command also appealed to the public to provide timely and credible information on suspicious activities involving the illegal sale or distribution of pharmaceutical products to support ongoing enforcement efforts.
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