The Central East Regional Police Command, through a special operation on Thursday, June 12 arrested 19 suspects in connection with illicit drug trafficking and robbery activities in the Kasoa Dominase area and the Onion Market in the Central Region.
The operation led to the arrest of suspects: Abubakari Ibrahim, Mohammed Awal, Shafiu Salisu, Hamza Amadu, All Adamu, Balhani Fuseini, Jamal Haruna, Zakari Abdulai, Abdul Aziz, Bera Kalidu, Moro Baki, Anthony Lucky, Razak Yussif.
Others include: Sumani Issah, Sulley Mohammed, Abdul Salifu, Eliasu Bukari, Kamelo Muuk and Osumanu Amadu.
In a statement issued on Friday, June 13, the police said exhibits retrieved during the operation include substances suspected to be Indian hemp, as well as controlled pharmaceutical drugs such as Tramadol and Red.
“All 19 suspects are currently in police custody, assisting the investigation and will be put before court in due course,” the statement said.
The Regional command commended personnel who embarked on the operation and encouraged them not to relent in their efforts as far as crime combat is concerned.
The Command also entreated the public to provide relevant information to assist in its continued efforts to clamp down on the menace of illicit drug trade, substance abuse and robbery activities in the communities in order to help maintain a safer environment.
