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The Ghana Police Service in the Oti Region has uncovered a large consignment of suspected cannabis valued at more than GH¢1.4 million concealed in an impounded truck. According to a press release issued by the Regional Headquarters in Dambai on February 25, 2026, the truck a Volvo vehicle with registration …

The Ghana Police Service in the Central Region has arrested two men in Agona Swedru after intercepting 209 compressed slabs of dried leaves suspected to be narcotics and rejecting an alleged GH₵100,000 bribe offer. The suspects, identified as 28-year-old Godfred Acquah and 34-year-old Awudu Usman, were arrested at about 8:30 …

The Oti Regional Police Command has intercepted a large consignment of suspected narcotics concealed in a truck at Dambai. According to a news release issued on February 10, 2026, the police, acting on intelligence, stopped and searched a DAF long trailer with registration number GW 1943-09. Although the trailer initially …

The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has presented 10 Nissan Navara pickup vehicles to the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) to enhance its operational capacity in the fight against organised crime and drug trafficking. The presentation took place on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, as part of the government’s broader strategy …

The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested a suspect for unlawful possession of large quantities of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs following an operation at Asanso in the Ashanti Region. The suspect, identified as Atampugri Akanyani, was arrested on January 26, 2026, after a police snap check team …

The Tema Regional Police Command has intercepted a total of 1,613 parcels of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs following a well-coordinated intelligence operation along the Akosombo–Tema road. The operation, which forms part of ongoing efforts to disrupt drug trafficking activities in the region, was carried out after police received …