'Red Maria' arrests 33-year-old suspect, seize over 43 boxes of illicit drugs‎

Drugs . Abdul Manan is currently in police custody assisting with investigations

Mon, 25 May 2026 Source: www.ghanaweb.com

A 33-year-old man has been arrested after police seized several boxes of suspected illicit drugs during an operation in Tamale.

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The suspect, Abdul Manan, was arrested at an over-the-counter pharmacy shop at Zujung, based on intelligence gathered by the Northern Regional Police Special Operations Team, known as Red Maria.

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According to an adomonline.com report on may 25, 2026, a follow-up search of his shop and residence led to the recovery of the suspected drugs.

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Items seized include: 32 boxes of 50mg Tramadol, 1 box of 250mg Tramadol, 1 sachet of 120mg Royal Tramadol, 1 sachet of 100mg Tramadol, 9 boxes of 32mg Astradol-P and24 bottles of Koffex

‎All the items have been preserved as evidence.

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The operation was conducted by a 44-member team led by Chief Inspector Abu Issahaku as part of intensified efforts to curb drug peddling in the Tamale metropolis.

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The Northern Regional Police Command reiterated its commitment to fighting drug-related crimes.

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“The Northern Regional Police Command remains committed to fighting drug peddling and related crimes in the region. We will continue to carry out intelligence-led operations to ensure the safety and security of the public,” the report quoted them as saying.

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‎Meanwhile, Abdul Manan is currently in police custody assisting with investigations.

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Source: www.ghanaweb.com