All eight suspects are currently in police custody
The Ghana Police Service has arrested eight suspects in an intelligence-led anti-narcotics operation at Okaishie Drug Lane in Accra over the alleged sale and distribution of narcotic substances and unregulated pharmaceutical products.
The operation was conducted on Friday, October 9, 2026, targeting individuals suspected of engaging in the illicit trade.
In a statement shared on Facebook on October 15, 2026, the Police identified the suspects as Jeremiah Chinedu, 33; Godsway Dabla, 29; Nwaiyo Charles, 64; Nwachukwu Kanawu, 41; John Divine; Gideon Edioke, 29; Ikechukwu Paul, 60; and Okwesibieze Precious, 23.
Items retrieved during the operation included suspected Tramadol tablets of 225mg and 250mg, Rohypnol tablets, codeine-containing products, Benyling products and other assorted pharmaceutical substances.
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“All eight suspects are currently in police custody, while the exhibits have been secured to aid investigations,” the Police said.
The Service reaffirmed its commitment to combating the illicit trade in narcotic substances and unregulated pharmaceutical products, emphasising its responsibility to protect public health and safety.
The arrests form part of efforts by the Police to clamp down on the unauthorised sale and distribution of controlled substances and pharmaceutical products in the country.
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