A 33-year-old man has been arrested and several boxes of suspected illicit drugs retrieved following an anti-drug operation by the Northern Regional Police Special Operations Team, known as Red Maria, in Tamale.
The suspect, Abdul Manan, was arrested at an over-the-counter pharmacy shop at Zujung based on intelligence gathered by the team. A subsequent search of both his shop and residence led to the seizure of the drugs.
Items retrieved included 32 boxes of 50mg Tramadol, one box of 250mg Tramadol, one sachet of 120mg Royal Tramadol, one sachet of 100mg Tramadol, nine boxes of 32mg Astradol-P, and 24 bottles of Koffex. All items have been retained for evidential purposes.
The operation was carried out by a 44-member team led by Chief Inspector Abu Issahaku as part of ongoing efforts to clamp down on drug peddling in the metropolis.
“The Northern Regional Police Command remains committed to fighting drug peddling and related crimes in the region. We will continue to carry out intelligence-led operations to ensure the safety and security of the public,” the Command stated.
Abdul Manan is currently in custody assisting with investigations.
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