The Obuasi Police Command has arrested 40 suspects following coordinated early-morning swoops on areas believed to be hideouts for criminals and drug peddlers within Obuasi and its surrounding communities.
The operation, conducted on Monday, December 16, 2025, took place between 5:00 a.m. and 10:20 a.m. and was led by ASP Adam Muakalu, with officers drawn from the Divisional Operations Unit, Obuasi District, and the Formed Police Unit (FPU) Obuasi Base.
According to a police situation report, the exercise targeted several locations, including Bedieso, Kunka Junction, Abompe, and Akaporiso, all suburbs of Obuasi.
At Bedieso, eight suspects were arrested, with police retrieving dried leaves suspected to be cannabis from a black polythene bag found behind the spot where the suspects were apprehended.
The team later moved to Kunka Junction, where one suspect was found in possession of a wrapped package of dried leaves suspected to be cannabis. Eleven additional suspects who attempted to flee upon spotting the police were arrested after officers rounded them up.
At Abompe, police arrested many suspects who were allegedly smoking in a ghetto. Among the items retrieved were two bottles of alcohol suspected to have been laced with cannabis.
The operation was extended to Akaporiso, near Obuasi, where police retrieved another quantity of dried leaves suspected to be cannabis from a suspect. Additional arrests were made at the back of an uncompleted building, where suspects were allegedly smoking and drinking alcohol.
Officers also seized a pack of tramadol during the exercise.
In total, 40 suspects were arrested and are currently in police custody, assisting with investigations. All seized exhibits are being retained at the station for forensic examination.
Police say suspects found to have illegal substances will be arraigned before the court as soon as possible.
Detective Chief Inspector Odoom Stephen of the District Criminal Investigations Department (DCID), Obuasi, assured the public that it will continue sustained operations to clamp down on criminal activities and improve safety within the municipality.
