In a crackdown on drug trafficking, the Volta Regional Police Command has arrested 26 individuals linked to drug-related offences near the Aflao border in the Volta Region.
The suspects were apprehended on Saturday, May 24, 2025, during an intelligence-led operation aimed at curbing drug trafficking and associated criminal activities in the border community.
DSP Felix Danku, the Regional Public Relations Officer, reported that several illegal substances and items were seized.
These included 20 wraps of suspected Indian hemp, 12 sachets of Tramadol tablets, dried leaves believed to be Indian hemp stored in a rubber bucket, cash amounting to GH¢30,558.00 and 17,500 CFA francs, six drug-infused toffees, eight creams suspected to contain narcotics, and 26 compressed parcels of suspected Indian hemp hidden in a fertilizer sack.
All 26 suspects are currently in police custody and are expected to appear in court in the coming days.
The Volta Regional Police Command reaffirmed its dedication to combating drug trafficking in Ghana, especially in high-risk border areas like Aflao, by intensifying operations to dismantle criminal networks and safeguard national security.
