The IGP Special Operations Team has apprehended 192 suspects during intelligence-led operations throughout various regions in Ghana, seizing suspected narcotics, firearms, ammunition, and other evidence.
These operations took place from October 2 to 29, 2026, in multiple communities within the Greater Accra Region, such as New Town, Dansoman, Weija, Tudu, James Town, Shukura, Okaishie, Lapaz, Chantan, Odawna, Teshie, and Fadama.
The most significant operation occurred in Teshie on October 22, resulting in the arrest of 102 individuals, including 93 men and nine women.
According to the police, officers seized various compressed dried substances believed to be narcotics, seven bottles of nitrous oxide, and a bottle of Benylin containing Codeine. Eight suspects, recognized as major narcotics dealers, were transferred to the Drug Law Enforcement Unit for further investigation.
On October 15, an operation in Lapaz and Chantan led to the arrest of 41 suspects, consisting of 35 males and six females. They also recovered dried leaves suspected to be narcotics, which were kept for evidential and forensic analysis.
At Okaishie Drug Lane, eight suspects were taken into custody on October 9. The police found suspected narcotic and pharmaceutical substances, including Tramadol, Rohypnol, and products containing codeine.
In a different operation at Odawna, a 52-year-old businessman named Richard Polo was arrested after being under surveillance. The police reported that substances believed to be cocaine and other narcotics were found at his location.
Operations in Fadama and Shukura on October 28 and 29 also resulted in the arrest of two suspects, Douglas Kobby, 47, and Habib Yakubu. Recovered items included four parcels of dried leaves suspected to be narcotics, seven cartridges, a pump-action magazine, a dagger, and a machete.
Additionally, the team arrested three suspected members of a vigilante group in Alabonu, Asutuare, and referred them to the Tema Regional Police Command for further investigation.
In the Eastern Region, police arrested four suspects and seized a pump-action shotgun, ammunition, and what they believe to be Indian hemp and Tramadol.
Authorities report that all suspects are currently in custody and are helping with the investigation, while they work to identify additional individuals who might be linked to these alleged criminal activities.