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Police arrest eight in Okaishie operation targeting suspected illegal drug sales

Police arrest eight in Okaishie operation targeting suspected illegal drug sales

Ghana Police arrested eight people at Okaishie Drug Lane in Accra on October 9 in an operation targeting suspected narcotics and unregulated pharmaceutical sales. Police said the suspects remained in custody and seized items had been secured for investigations.

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Arrests in Accra

The Ghana Police Service said it arrested eight people in an intelligence-led operation at Okaishie Drug Lane in Accra on October 9, 2026. The operation targeted people suspected of selling and distributing narcotic substances and unregulated pharmaceutical products.

Police announced the arrests in a statement dated October 15. All eight suspects remained in custody as investigations continued, according to the service.

Items recovered

Police said items recovered included suspected Tramadol tablets in 225mg and 250mg strengths, Rohypnol tablets, codeine-containing products, Benyling products and other pharmaceutical substances. The items were secured as exhibits to support the investigation.

The service said the operation was part of its efforts to combat illicit narcotics and unregulated pharmaceutical sales to protect public health and safety. Further details on possible charges or court proceedings had not been provided.

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