The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested seventy-seven people in a major anti-drug operation carried out in the Tamale Metropolis and Savelugu Municipality.
According to a press release issued by the Regional Police Public Affairs Unit on Tuesday, the operation was conducted on Monday, 23rd March 2026, at around 9:30 pm by a 33-member Special Operations Team known as Red Maria.
The team first targeted Lamashegu, known for drug-related activities, where one suspect was arrested.
They then moved to the Aboabo market area, arresting another suspect found with a powdered substance suspected to be cocaine. Intelligence later led to the arrest of an alleged supplier at NOBISCO, although no incriminating items were found at his residence.
The operation was extended to Savelugu, where a major raid at a known drug peddling location resulted in the arrest of seventy-four additional suspects.
Police seized seven motorbikes, a Toyota Camry, quantities of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, and ten sachets of Tramadol.
All seventy-seven suspects are in police custody, assisting with investigations. Those found culpable will be arraigned in court.
Acting Northern Regional Police Commander, C/Insp. Luckman Niendow Alhassan, said the operation demonstrates the police’s commitment to fighting drug-related crimes and called on the public to provide credible information to aid law enforcement.
By: Jacob Aggrey
