The Ghana Police Service has seized significant quantities of suspected narcotics and arrested multiple individuals following a series of intensified operations in the Upper West Region.
In a statement issued by the Upper West Regional Police Command, the operations, conducted over the past four weeks, targeted drug trafficking and abuse across several districts.
Major interceptions occurred in areas including Eremon in the Lawra District, the Nadowli barrier and Loho in the Nadowli-Kaleo District, Charhe and Siriyiri in the Wa Municipality, and Hamile in the Lambussie District.
Officers recovered a total of 218 compressed slabs, 54 parcels, and eight additional consignments of substances suspected to be Indian hemp.
One notable operation occurred on April 3, 2026, when a patrol team stopped a Toyota Corolla taxi at Eremon in the Lawra District. A search of the vehicle uncovered 140 compressed slabs of suspected narcotics, resulting in the arrest of Dennis Domoyel and Clovis Saame.
Earlier, on April 1, 2026, police at the Wa-Loho barrier intercepted a Royal VVIP bus travelling from Wa to Jirapa, recovering 51 compressed slabs. Three individuals—Stephen Lomotey, Solomon King, and Urilius Tobopalee—were arrested in connection with that seizure.
Investigations indicate that most consignments were being transported northwards toward Hamile for onward delivery.
All suspects are currently under investigation and are expected to face prosecution, while the vehicles involved have been impounded.
The Police have warned transport operators and unions to remain vigilant and avoid allowing their vehicles to be used for illegal activities, cautioning that such vehicles could be seized and owners held legally accountable.
Authorities reaffirmed their commitment to cracking down on drug-related offences and maintaining security across the region.
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Read the full statement below:
