Fourteen (14) individuals are currently in the custody of the Ghana Police Service for their alleged involvement in the possession, trade, and distribution of illegal drugs in the Birim Central and Asene Manso Akroso districts of the Eastern Region.
The suspects were arrested during a targeted operation by the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) in Akim Oda and Akroso. The swoop, which was executed with precision, followed several weeks of intelligence gathering and surveillance aimed at dismantling drug trafficking networks in the area.
In addition to the arrests, three licensed chemical stores have been shut down for their role in the sale of unregistered and controlled pharmaceutical substances without proper authorization.
Sources close to Citi News confirmed that a significant quantity of illegal drugs, including cannabis and a locally known substance referred to as “red,” were seized during the operation. Some of the items were found in large stockpiles, pointing to a well-established chain of supply and distribution.
The operation marks a renewed crackdown on drug-related crime in the region, with NACOC officials reaffirming their commitment to eradicating illegal drug trade across the country. The Commission called on the general public to play a part by reporting any suspicious drug-related activity in their communities.
NACOC has assured citizens that efforts to combat the drug menace will be intensified, and the recent operation is only one of many upcoming interventions designed to make Ghana a hostile ground for traffickers and their networks.
 individuals are currently in the custody of the Ghana Police Service for their alleged involvement in the possession, trade, and distribution of illegal drugs in the Birim Central and Asene Manso Akroso districts of the Eastern Region.){kind=link}