Two arrested with 1,613 parcels of suspected narcotics

The Tema Regional Police Command has stated that it has intercepted a total of 1,613 parcels of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs following what it described as a “well-coordinated intelligence operation” along the Akosombo-Tema road.

The Assistant Superintendent of Police cum Head of Public Affairs at the Tema Regional Police Command, Dede Dzakpasu, stated that the operation is part of ongoing efforts to disrupt drug trafficking activities in the region.

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The police explained that the operation was triggered by intelligence received on January 10, 2026, indicating that suspected narcotic substances were being transported from the Volta Region towards Tema.

“Police teams quickly mounted surveillance along the route, focusing on the Agomeda Junction area,” portions of the police statement dated Tuesday, January 13, 2026, read.

The Police added that at about 12:45 am on 11 January 2026, they intercepted two vehicles, a white Toyota Highlander with registration number GS 2013-13 and a black Mitsubishi Pajero with registration number GC 400-22.

The vehicles, she added, were being driven by two suspects, identified as Isaac Odoi, 33, and Kwame Mani, 39.



A search conducted on the vehicles led to the discovery of “several compressed yellow-wrapped parcels suspected to be narcotic drugs.”

“At about 12:45 a.m. on 11th January 2026, two vehicles a white Toyota Highlander (GS 2013-13) and a black Mitsubishi Pajero (GC 400-22) were intercepted. The vehicles were driven by suspects Isaac Odoi, 33, and Kwame Mani, 39. A search on the vehicles led to the discovery of several compressed yellow-wrapped parcels suspected to be narcotic drugs,” it said.

The statement added, “The suspects were immediately arrested, and both vehicles were escorted to the station for further action. On 12th January 2026, the exhibits and suspects were handed over to the Regional CID, Tema, where photographs and inventories were taken. In total, 872 parcels were found in the Mitsubishi Pajero, while 741 parcels were found in the Toyota Highlander.”

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She said the suspects are in police custody assisting with investigations while samples of the substances were expected be sent to the Forensic Crime Laboratory for testing.

She indicated that further searches will be conducted at the suspects' places of residence.

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