The arrests were carried out on Thursday, August 20, 2026 by the IGP Special Operations Team (SOT) at Ejisu, Abrepo Junction and Atimatim.
According to the Ashanti Regional Police Command, the operations followed intelligence gathered on suspected narcotic-related activities in the three locations.
At Ejisu, the Police arrested 43-year-old Nana Kwadwo Adu and 48-year-old Nana Kwame Fella.
Four others — 23-year-old Stephanie Anokye, 20-year-old Roland Anokye, 30-year-old Gideon Owusu and 27-year-old Grace Fosua — were arrested at Abrepo Junction.
At Atimatim, the team arrested 27-year-old Kofi Opoku, who the Police said was suspected of peddling narcotic substances and had previously evaded arrest.
The Police said the operations led to the recovery of quantities of pill pouches containing dried leaves suspected to be narcotic substances.
Other items recovered included 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 recovered.
The seven suspects are currently in Police custody and are assisting with investigations.
The Police said the investigations would seek to establish the source of the suspected narcotic substances, determine the full extent of the suspects’ involvement, and identify other persons who may be connected to the activities.
The Ashanti Regional Police Command urged the public to continue providing credible information to support efforts to combat suspected narcotics-related activities and maintain public safety.
The Command said further updates would be provided as the investigations progress.
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