The Volta Regional Police Command has arrested twenty-six individuals in connection with drug-related offences following an intelligence-led operation conducted on Saturday, 24th May 2025, at the Aflao border enclave in the Volta Region.

In a press release signed by the Regional Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Police Service, DSP Felix Danku, the suspects were apprehended at various locations during a targeted crackdown on suspected drug peddlers and related criminal activities within the border area.

The operation led to the retrieval of a range of exhibits, including:

• Twenty (20) wraps of substances suspected to be Indian hemp
• Twelve (12) sachets of Tramadol tablets
• A quantity of dried leaves believed to be Indian hemp contained in a rubber bucket
• Cash amounts totalling GHS 30,558.00 and 17,500 CFA
• Six (6) drug-laced toffees
• Eight (8) creams suspected to contain narcotic substances
• Twenty-six (26) compressed parcels of suspected Indian hemp concealed in a fertiliser sack

The suspects are currently in police custody and are expected to be arraigned before court in the coming days to face charges in accordance with the law.

The Volta Regional Police Command has reaffirmed its commitment to clamping down on drug trafficking and associated criminal networks, especially within border communities.

The Command urged the public to remain vigilant and continue supporting law enforcement efforts by volunteering relevant information to aid investigations and crime prevention.

According to DSP Danku, the operation forms part of broader efforts to enhance public safety and disrupt illegal drug trade in the region.