The Ghana Police Service has seized significant quantities of suspected narcotics and arrested several individuals following intensified operations in the Upper West Region.
In a statement, the Upper West Regional Police Command said the operations, carried out over the past four weeks, targeted drug trafficking and abuse across multiple districts.
Key interceptions were made in 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.
In total, officers retrieved 218 compressed slabs, 54 parcels, and eight additional consignments of substances suspected to be Indian hemp.
One of the major operations took place on April 3, 2026, when a patrol team intercepted a Toyota Corolla taxi at Eremon in the Lawra District. A search of the vehicle uncovered 140 compressed slabs of suspected narcotics, leading to the arrest of Dennis Domoyel and Clovis Saame.
Earlier, on April 1, police at the Wa-Loho barrier stopped a Royal VVIP bus travelling from Wa to Jirapa and recovered 51 compressed slabs. Three suspects—Stephen Lomotey, Solomon King, and Urilius Tobopalee—were arrested in connection with the seizure.
Preliminary investigations suggest that most of the consignments were being transported northwards toward Hamile for onward distribution.
All suspects are currently in police custody assisting with investigations and are expected to be prosecuted. The vehicles used in the operations have also been impounded.
The Police have cautioned transport operators and unions to remain vigilant and ensure their vehicles are not used for illegal activities, warning that such vehicles may be seized and owners held accountable.
Authorities reaffirmed their commitment to tackling drug-related offences and maintaining security across the region.
Read the full statement below:
