Fourteen people have been arrested by the police in the Upper East Region for allegedly cultivating and distributing narcotic drugs, popularly known as wee, at Daliga in the Nabdam District.

The suspects were arrested on Sunday, August 16, 2026, during an intelligence-led operation conducted by the Upper East Regional Police Command.

The suspects have been identified as Alex Nyaaba, 63; Charles Kolog Dombil, 30; Jenifer Ziimi, 30; Ziimi Pandan, 45; Tobire Naab, 70; Yinteng James, 59; Sandenab Peelim, 35; Abane Zamgbeog, 48; Borimi Nahou, 29; Tobil Wandabil, 27; Furimi Nabdok, 29; Nahou Dogobila, 41; Gurimi Teng, 26; and Gurimi Kugeri, 20.

Narcotics concealed in sacks

According to a statement issued by the Public Affairs Unit of the Upper East Regional Police Command and signed by Chief Inspector Abdul-Raman Sumaila, the operation led to the discovery of a large quantity of suspected narcotic substances concealed in sacks.

Preliminary investigations, the Police said, revealed that the suspected Indian hemp was allegedly being cultivated alongside millet and maize to conceal the farms and avoid detection.

The suspects are also believed to be major suppliers of narcotic drugs to several drug dealers operating across the Upper East Region, according to the Police.

The arrests form part of ongoing efforts by the Regional Police Command to dismantle the cultivation, distribution and supply networks contributing to the circulation of narcotic drugs in the region.