Volta Police Command arrests 26 suspects for drug-related offences  

Crime Drug Arrest

The Volta Regional Police Command has arrested 26 suspects.

These arrests occurred on Saturday, May 24, 2025.

An intelligence-led operation took place at the Aflao border.

The operation aimed to combat drug peddling and related crimes.

Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Felix Danku shared details in a release.

He is the Public Relations Officer for the Volta Region.

The police retrieved several exhibits from the suspects.

These included 20 wraps of suspected Indian hemp and 12 sachets of Tramadol tablets.

Other items found were dried leaves believed to be Indian hemp.

They were contained in a rubber bucket.

Police also seized cash amounts of GH¢30,558.00 and 17,500 CFA.

Additionally, they found six drug-laced toffees and eight creams suspected to contain narcotics.

There were also 26 compressed parcels of suspected Indian hemp in a fertilizer sack.

DSP Danku confirmed that the suspects are in police custody.

They will be arraigned before the court soon to face justice.