The Ghana Police Service has arrested 192 suspects during a series of intelligence-led operations conducted by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Special Operations Team across parts of the country.

The operations, carried out between October 2 and 29, 2026, targeted suspected criminal activities, particularly drug-related offences, in several communities within the Greater Accra Region and other parts of the country.

According to police reports, the exercises resulted in the recovery of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs, firearms, ammunition, pharmaceutical products and other exhibits.

Teshie Records 102 Arrests

One of the major operations took place at Teshie on October 22, leading to the arrest of 102 suspects, comprising 93 men and nine women.

Police said officers recovered quantities of compressed dried substances suspected to be narcotic drugs, seven bottles of nitrous oxide and a bottle of Benylin with Codeine.

Eight suspects identified as key suspected narcotics peddlers were subsequently handed over to the Drug Law Enforcement Unit for further investigations.

At Lapaz and Chantan, another operation conducted on October 15 resulted in the arrest of 41 suspects, including 35 men and six women.

The team also recovered quantities of dried leaves suspected to be narcotic substances, which were retained for evidential and forensic examination.

More Arrests at Okaishie and Odawna

At Okaishie Drug Lane, police arrested eight suspects during an operation on October 9.

Items recovered included suspected narcotic substances and pharmaceutical products such as Tramadol, Rohypnol and codeine-containing medicines.

Further operations at New Town, Dansoman, Weija, Tudu, James Town and Odawna resulted in additional arrests and the recovery of suspected narcotic substances, pharmaceutical products, processing equipment and other exhibits.

At Odawna, a 52-year-old businessman identified as Richard Polo was arrested following surveillance by the Special Operations Team.

Police said quantities of substances suspected to be cocaine and other narcotic drugs were recovered from his hideout.

Firearms and Ammunition Recovered at Fadama and Shukura

Operations at Fadama and Shukura on October 28 and 29 led to the arrest of two suspects, identified as Douglas Kobby, 47, and Habib Yakubu.

The exhibits recovered included four parcels of dried leaves suspected to be narcotic substances, seven cartridges, a pump-action magazine, a dagger and a machete.

In a separate operation at Alabonu in Asutuare, three people suspected to be members of a vigilante group were arrested and handed over to the Tema Regional Police Command for further investigations.

Operations Extend to Eastern Region

The Special Operations Team also extended its activities to the Eastern Region, where four additional suspects were arrested.

Police said a pump-action shotgun, ammunition and substances suspected to be Indian hemp and Tramadol were recovered during the operation.

The Ghana Police Service said all the suspects were in custody assisting with investigations, while efforts were ongoing to identify and arrest other individuals who may be connected to the suspected criminal activities.

The operations form part of ongoing efforts by the Police Service to tackle suspected criminal networks, drug-related offences and illegal possession of weapons.

The suspects remain subject to investigation and due legal process, and their arrest does not amount to a conviction.

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Source:Ghana New Page