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By Linda Ikeji 15 October 2026, 1:13 pm 0 comments
The Ghana Police Service has arrested eight suspects, including Nigerian nationals, in an intelligence-led anti-narcotics operation at Okaishie Drug Lane in Accra.
The police disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
According to the statement, the operation carried out on Friday, October 9, 2026, targeted individuals suspected of engaging in the sale and distribution of narcotic substances and unregulated pharmaceutical products.
The suspects were identified 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 include suspected Tramadol tablets (225mg and 250mg), Rohypnol tablets, codeine-containing products, Benyling products, and other assorted pharmaceutical substances.
All eight suspects are currently in police custody, while the exhibits have been secured to aid investigations.
“The Police remain committed to combating the illicit trade in narcotic substances and unregulated pharmaceutical products to protect public health and safety of all,” the statement added.
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