54 suspects held as police raid drug hotspots in Kumasi
Ghanaian police arrested 54 individuals during a series of intelligence-led raids targeting drug trafficking hotspots in Kumasi. Authorities seized narcotics, processing equipment, and various illicit items, signaling a broader crackdown on organized crime.
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Large-scale police operations against drug networks are critical for maintaining public safety and addressing organized crime in urban centers.
Ghana police have arrested 54 people and seized large quantities of suspected narcotic substances during intelligence-led operations across several suburbs of Kumasi, authorities said on Wednesday.
The operation, carried out by the Inspector-General of Police’s Special Operations Team (SOT), targeted communities identified as hotspots for drug trafficking and related criminal activities.
Police said the raids were conducted in Atwima-Koforidua, Abuakwa, Sofo Line Lorry Station, Ash Town, Ahwia, Bantama, Aputuogya, Krofrom, Pankrono, Tafo, Twumduase, Krofrom-Colombia and Alarba.
The suspects comprise 49 men and five women. Police said they include 38 Ghanaians and 11 Malian nationals who are being investigated for various alleged drug-related offences.
Officers recovered quantities of suspected Tramadol tablets of different strengths, hundreds of sealed packages containing dried leaves believed to be narcotic substances, and materials allegedly used in processing narcotics.
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