Police arrest eight in anti-narcotics operation at Okaishie

The Ghana Police Service has arrested eight suspects in an intelligence-led operation targeting the sale and distribution of suspected narcotic substances and unregulated pharmaceutical products at Okaishie Drug Lane in Accra.

The operation was conducted on Friday, October 9, 2026.

The suspects have been identified as Jeremiah Chinedu, 33; Godsway Dabla, 29; Nwaiyo Charles, 64; Nwachukwu Kanawu, 41; John Divine; Gideon Edioke, 29; Ikechukwu Paul, 60; and Okwesibieze Precious, 23.

According to the Police, items retrieved during the operation included suspected Tramadol tablets of 225mg and 250mg, Rohypnol tablets, codeine-containing products, Benyling products and other assorted pharmaceutical substances.

The eight suspects are in police custody, while the seized items have been secured to support ongoing investigations.

The Police said the operation forms part of efforts to combat the illicit trade in narcotic substances and unregulated pharmaceutical products to protect public health and safety.

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