Police in the North East Region have arrested six people after seizing a large quantity of illegal drugs in a joint operation with the Narcotics Control Commission.
The arrest happened on September 18, 2025, in Gbintri near Nalerigu, where officers intercepted two trucks. After searching the vehicles, they found 1,195 boxes of Tramadol Hydrochloride 120mg, commonly known as “Red”, hidden among other items. Tramadol is a restricted drug in Ghana.
The two trucks, with registration numbers GR 1712-16 and AW 4417-14, had reportedly come from Sankase in Togo and were heading to Gbintri.
The six suspects arrested are Alhassan Braimah, Yakubu Muntaka, Abdulai Shakur, Mumuni Iddrisu, Mumuni Yakubu, and Moses Ayorik.
According to the police, the suspects admitted during questioning that the drugs were meant for Moses Ayorik in Gbintri, who was supposed to pass them on to someone in Gushegu.
All six suspects are in custody and helping with further investigations. Police say they are working to find and arrest more people connected to the case.
In a statement, the North East Regional Police Command, led by Deputy Superintendent of Police Robert Anabiik Anmain, assured the public of its commitment to fight illegal drug activities. They also encouraged the public to report suspicious behaviour to help keep communities safe.
