Regional News of Thursday, 26 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA police crackdown operation by the Inspector General’s special operations team to curb illegal drug operations in the country has apprehended nineteen notorious individuals in a drug hub locally known as ‘Tinker Island’ in the Ashanti Region. https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Police-arrest-19-suspects-in-connection-with-illicit-drug-and-robbery-activities-1987816A local shop owner, Ola Ruth, was also arrested after officers discovered a quantity of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp on her premises during the raid. Eighteen people linked to drug peddling and substance abuse within the area were also arrested. Some seized items included white powders suspected to be heroin or cocaine, Indian hemp, opioids, and paraphernalia used for drug consumption. The suspects arrested were sent to the Suntreso Police District Headquarters, where they remain in police custody for further investigation and possible prosecution.

Source: GhanaWeb March 26, 2026 22:09 UTC