The Tema Regional Police Command has intercepted 1,613 parcels of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs during an intelligence-led operation along the Akosombo–Tema road.
According to a press release issued by the Public Affairs Unit of the Ghana Police Service on January 13 2026, the operation formed part of ongoing efforts to clamp down on drug trafficking in the region.
The Police explained that on January 10 2026, intelligence was received that suspected narcotic drugs were being transported from the Volta Region towards Tema.
Following the information, police teams mounted surveillance along the route, with particular focus on the Agomeda Junction area.
The statement noted that at about 12:45 a.m. on January 11 2026, officers intercepted two vehicles a white Toyota Highlander with registration number GS 2013-13 and a black Mitsubishi Pajero with registration number GC 400-22.
The vehicles were being driven by two suspects, Isaac Odoi, aged 33, and Kwame Mani, aged 39.
A search conducted on the vehicles led to the discovery of several compressed yellow-wrapped parcels suspected to be narcotic drugs.
The suspects were arrested and the vehicles escorted to the police station for further action.
On January 12 2026, the suspects and the seized items were handed over to the Regional Criminal Investigations Department in Tema, where photographs and inventories were taken.
Police indicated that 872 parcels were retrieved from the Mitsubishi Pajero, while 741 parcels were found in the Toyota Highlander, bringing the total number of parcels seized to 1,613.
The suspects are currently in police custody assisting with investigations. The Police said samples of the substances will be sent to the Forensic Crime Laboratory for testing, while further searches will be carried out at the suspects’ residences.
Arrangements are also underway to process the suspects for court.
The Tema Regional Police Command reiterated its commitment to intensifying operations against drug trafficking and other criminal activities and urged the public to continue providing credible information to support police efforts.
By: Jacob Aggrey
