The Ghana Police Service has arrested three suspects in connection with the possession and distribution of suspected narcotic drugs within the Accra metropolis.
The arrests followed intelligence received on April 10, 2026, by the Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector-General of Police, indicating that a group was planning to engage in the sale of illicit drugs at Dzorwulu in Accra. Acting on the tip-off, police mounted a surveillance operation and, on April 11, moved in to apprehend two suspects identified as Bright Ayivor and Ifeanyi Ijeoba.
The two were found in possession of twenty-two compressed substances suspected to be cocaine, which were reportedly being prepared for sale to a prospective buyer.
Subsequent interrogation of the suspects led investigators to a third individual, Kwabena Botwe, believed to be a key figure in the operation. A follow-up intelligence-led operation at Caprice resulted in his arrest during a planned transaction involving proceeds from the alleged drug trade.
Police later proceeded to the suspect’s residence at Greda Estates, where a search uncovered GH¢400,000 in cash along with a money-counting machine. During the operation, the suspect allegedly attempted to bribe the arresting officers with an additional GH¢420,000, which has since been retained as evidence.
All three suspects are currently in police custody assisting with investigations and are expected to be arraigned before court.
The Ghana Police Service has reiterated its commitment to intensifying operations against drug-related activities and ensuring that individuals involved in such crimes are brought to justice.
