The Ghana Police Service has arrested five persons and intercepted more than 200 compressed parcels of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs in two separate intelligence-led operations conducted between February 13 and 14, 2026.
The operations, which targeted suspected drug trafficking activities in parts of the Oti Region, form part of intensified efforts by law enforcement to clamp down on the transportation and cross-border smuggling of illicit substances.
In the first operation on Thursday, February 13, at about 11:15 p.m., a police patrol team intercepted a Hyundai Atos taxi with registration number VR 188-16 on the Lekanti–Kute road.
A search of the vehicle uncovered 48 compressed parcels of substances suspected to be Indian hemp concealed inside. The driver, Emmanuel Yao, 40, and an occupant, Felix Emulator, 37, were arrested at the scene.
Police said the two suspects remain in custody and are assisting with investigations into the source and intended destination of the intercepted substances.
In a separate operation in the early hours of Friday, February 14, at about 12:45 a.m., officers acted on intelligence that suspected narcotics had been packaged at Tsikata, a suburb of Ahamansu, for onward smuggling to a neighbouring country.
A search at the identified premises led to the retrieval of 166 compressed parcels wrapped in yellow masking tape and concealed in three bags and three sacks.
Three suspects were arrested at the scene. However, during preliminary interrogation, they denied ownership or knowledge of the substances.
Police have identified another suspect, Korsi Akpavi, believed to be linked to the operation, who is currently at large. Efforts are underway to locate and arrest the individual.
The exhibits have been secured as evidence while investigations continue to identify other persons connected to the suspected drug trafficking network.
The Ghana Police Service reiterated its commitment to combating narcotics trafficking and urged the public to support law enforcement efforts by volunteering credible information.
