Crime & Punishment of 2026-10-17
41 suspects in police custody after Lapaz, Chantan operation
The Ghana Police Service has arrested 41 suspects during an intelligence-led operation targeting criminal and narcotics-related activities at Lapaz and Chantan in the Greater Accra Region.
The operation was conducted by the Special Operations Team (SOT) on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at about 12:00 noon.
In a Facebook post on Saturday, October 17, 2026, the police said the suspects comprised 35 males and six females.
A search conducted on the suspects and within the operational areas led to the retrieval of quantities of dried leaves suspected to be narcotic substances.
The police said the suspects had been taken into custody to assist with investigations.
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“All 41 suspects are currently in police custody and assisting investigations,” the statement said.
The police added that investigations are ongoing to establish the source, ownership and intended use of the suspected narcotic substances.
It further indicated that appropriate legal action would be taken against any suspect found culpable after the investigations.
The arrests form part of efforts by the Ghana Police Service to clamp down on criminal activities and suspected narcotics-related offences in the affected communities.
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