The Central East Regional Police Command, through a special operation conducted on Thursday, June 12, 2025, apprehended 19 individuals suspected of involvement in drug trafficking and robbery within the Kasoa Dominase area and the Onion Market in the Central Region.
Among those arrested are Abubakari Ibrahim, Mohammed Awal, Shafiu Salisu, Hamza Amadu, All Adamu, Balhani Fuseini, Jamal Haruna, Zakari Abdulai, Abdul Aziz, Bera Kalidu, Moro Baki, Anthony Lucky, and Razak Yussif.
The remaining suspects include Sumani Issah, Sulley Mohammed, Abdul Salifu, Eliasu Bukari, Kamelo Muuk, and Osumanu Amadu.
According to a police statement released on Friday, June 13, items seized during the operation include substances believed to be Indian hemp and controlled pharmaceutical drugs such as Tramadol and Red.
“All 19 suspects are currently in police custody, assisting the investigation, and will be put before the court in due course,” the statement said.
The Regional Command praised the officers involved in the operation, urging them to continue their dedicated efforts in the fight against crime.
The Command also appealed to the public to share any relevant information that could aid in the ongoing crackdown on illicit drug trading, substance abuse, and robbery, with the goal of ensuring safer communities.
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19 SUSPECTS ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH ILLICIT DRUGS AND ROBBERY ACTIVITIES AT DOMINASE ONION MARKET IN THE CENTRAL REGION. pic.twitter.com/yZrIEF08yb
— Ghana Police Service (@GhPoliceService) June 13, 2025
GH₵1m intercepted in Ford Transit car
On June 4, 2025, the Volta Regional Police Command launched an investigation after intercepting a staggering GH₵1,021,700 in one cedi notes and coins stashed in 68 fertiliser bags during a routine operation at the Juapong Snap Check point.
The interception occurred around 4:45 pm following a tip-off that led the police to stop and search a Ford Transit vehicle travelling from Ho toward Kumasi in the Ashanti Region.
The vehicle, driven by Edward Ansah, was found to be carrying a large volume of money concealed in bags typically used for packaging fertiliser.
Upon questioning, the driver claimed that he had been engaged by an unidentified man in Kumasi to convey the cash from Ho to Kumasi.
Police authorities say the suspect is currently in custody and assisting with investigations into what is being described as an unusual and potentially suspicious movement of such a large sum of physical cash.
A statement signed by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Felix Danku of the Volta Regional Public Affairs Unit confirmed the interception and the ongoing probe.
