Police in the Ashanti Region have arrested a man for the unlawful possession of a large quantity of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs following an operation at Asanso, near Bekwai.

The Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has promoted 17 police officers in recognition of what the service described as exceptional operational performance and professionalism.

Ghana’s Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has underscored the critical role of Customs officers in safeguarding national security, public health and economic stability, calling for renewed vigilance and integrity as the country marked International Customs Day 2026.

The Volta Regional Police Command has seized 26 sacks of suspected narcotic substances in a major intelligence-led operation, further strengthening its crackdown on drug trafficking in the region.

According to a press release issued on 24 January 2026, the operation followed intelligence received on 23 January that a white Ford F150 wagon, bearing Ghanaian registration, was suspected of transporting illicit drugs.

A coordinated team from the Ho Drug Law Enforcement Unit (DLEU), Police Intelligence Unit (PID), and Transport Unit pursued the vehicle through Ho and Tadzope before signalling it to stop at the Juapong Check Point. An initial search revealed two sacks, and further inspection uncovered 36 maxi sacks containing a total of 245.205 yellow oval-shaped wraps suspected to be Indian hemp. The estimated street value of the seized substances is GHC 1,022,500.

The driver, who has been taken into police custody, is assisting authorities with ongoing investigations. All seized exhibits will be forwarded to the Forensic Laboratory for detailed examination and analysis.

The Volta Regional Police Commander praised the operation as a testament to the professionalism and diligence of the officers involved. He also encouraged the public to continue providing credible information to support efforts against drug trafficking and other criminal activities in the region.

Chief Inspector Francis Kwaku Gomado, Head of the Public Affairs Unit, emphasised the importance of community cooperation in the fight against narcotics, highlighting the operation as a significant step in safeguarding the region from the proliferation of illegal drugs.

Police in Ghana’s Volta Region say they have intercepted a vehicle carrying suspected narcotic substances in what authorities describe as a major breakthrough in the fight against drug trafficking.

Police in Ghana’s Ashanti Region have launched an investigation into an attack on officers during a routine patrol at Jacobu, authorities said.