Police arrest eight in anti-narcotics operation at Okaishie Drug Lane

The Ghana Police Service has arrested eight suspects in an intelligence-led anti-narcotics operation at Okaishie Drug Lane in Accra over the alleged sale and distribution of narcotic substances and unregulated pharmaceutical products.

The operation took place on Friday, October 9, 2026, targeting individuals suspected of engaging in the illicit trade.

In posts on its official X account, the Police said the operation targeted “individuals suspected of engaging in the sale and distribution of narcotic substances and unregulated pharmaceutical products.”

The eight suspects were identified as Jeremiah Chinedu, 33; Godsway Dabla, 29; Nwaiyo Charles, 64; Nwachukwu Kanawu, 41; John Divine; Gideon Edioke, 29; Ikechukwu Paul, 60; and Okwesibieze Precious, 23.

Items retrieved during the operation included suspected Tramadol tablets in 225mg and 250mg strengths, Rohypnol tablets, codeine-containing products, Benyling products and other assorted pharmaceutical substances.

The Police said the seized items would support the ongoing investigations, adding that “All eight suspects are currently in police custody, while the exhibits have been secured to aid investigations.”

The arrests form part of the Service’s efforts to clamp down on the illicit circulation of narcotic substances and pharmaceutical products.

Reaffirming its commitment to the fight, the Police stated, “The Police remain committed to combating the illicit trade in narcotic substances and unregulated pharmaceutical products to protect public health and safety of all.”

The Service has not disclosed whether the suspects have been formally charged. The allegations against them remain subject to investigation and due legal process.