The IGP Special Operations Team (SOT) has arrested seven persons in separate intelligence-led operations conducted at Ejisu, Abrepo Junction, and Atimatim in the Ashanti Region on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
The operations followed intelligence gathered on suspected narcotic-related activities in the three areas.
At Ejisu, the police arrested Nana Kwadwo Adu, 43, and Nana Kwame Fella, 48.
At Abrepo Junction, four persons were arrested: Stephanie Anokye, 23; Roland Anokye, 20; Gideon Owusu, 30; and Grace Fosua, 27.
At Atimatim, the team arrested Kofi Opoku, 27, who was suspected of peddling narcotic substances and had reportedly evaded arrest on previous occasions.
According to the Head of the Public Affairs Unit of the Ashanti Regional Police Command, Supt. Godwin Ahianyo, the operations led to the recovery of pill pouches containing dried leaves suspected to be narcotic substances, quantities of Tramaking 225mg and 250mg, Royal 255mg, and Rophynol 100mg, as well as 860 tablets and capsules of Tramadol suspected to be unregistered drugs.
An unspecified amount of Ghanaian currency was also retrieved.
All seven suspects are currently in police custody and assisting with investigations.
Supt. Ahianyo said the ongoing investigations are intended to establish the source of the substances, determine the full extent of the suspects’ involvement, and identify any other persons connected to the suspected activities.
The Command has urged members of the public to continue providing credible information to the police to support efforts to maintain public safety and security.