The North East Regional Police Command has seized 1,195 boxes of Tramadol Hydrochloride 120mg, commonly referred to as “Red”, and arrested six people in a significant anti-narcotics operation at Gbintiri, close to Nalerigu.
According to a police statement, the operation was carried out in collaboration with the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) on Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Two trucks suspected of transporting illicit substances were intercepted.
The trucks, with registration numbers GR 1712-16 and AW 4417-14, were reportedly loaded in Sankase, Togo, and headed toward Gbintiri.
Police identified the suspects as Alhassan Braimah, Yakubu Muntaka, Abdulai Shakur, Mumuni Iddrisu, Mumuni Yakubu, and Moses Ayorik.
“A search of the trucks uncovered 1,195 boxes of Tramadol Hydrochloride 120mg concealed among other goods in the truck with registration number GR 1712-16. The exhibits have since been secured for evidential purposes,” the statement said.
Investigators believe the consignment was intended for suspect Moses Ayorik, who was expected to deliver it to a recipient in Gushegu.
Police say the suspects have admitted their involvement in the smuggling attempt during interrogation.
DSP Robert Anabik Anmain, Public Affairs Officer for the North East Regional Command, confirmed that all six suspects remain in custody and are cooperating with investigators.
He noted that additional suspects linked to the smuggling syndicate are being pursued.
The police reiterated their commitment to dismantling drug trafficking networks and warned that the influx of such substances poses serious threats to public health and security, particularly in the northern regions.
Source: Adomonline
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