The Ghana Police Service has apprehended 54 individuals, including five women, during a significant intelligence-led anti-narcotics operation conducted across various communities in Kumasi, Ashanti Region.
This operation, executed by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Special Operations Team, focused on suspected drug trafficking hotspots, resulting in the detention of 49 men and five women. Among the male detainees are 11 Malian nationals and 38 Ghanaians.
Authorities recovered a substantial quantity of suspected narcotics and associated items, which included tramadol tablets, various suspected narcotic substances, drug-processing materials, foreign cigarettes, mobile phones, casino jackpot machines, and unregistered motorcycles.
All 54 detainees are currently in police custody and are cooperating with ongoing investigations. The Ghana Police Service has stated that the suspects will be presented before the court following the completion of investigations and has reiterated its commitment to enhancing intelligence-led operations aimed at combating drug trafficking and other organized crimes throughout the nation.
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