Ghana: Northern regional police command arrests several suspects in Tamale

The “Red Maria” of the Northern Regional Police Command has arrested seven suspects in Tamale as part of intensified efforts to clamp down on suspected drug-related activities in the metropolis.

The arrests followed a recent police operation targeting the suspected possession and distribution of narcotic substances.

Those arrested include:

• Mohammed Saani Gumbini – allegedly found with 5 tablets of Dramol and 5 tablets of Tramadol.

• Osman Yahuza – allegedly found with dry leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, including 23 wraps and two half-wrapped portions.

• Issah Abdul Nasir – allegedly found with 1 wrapped substance suspected to be weed and 1 tablet of Tramadol.

• Ali Abdul Rahman – reportedly arrested at the scene.

• Sualihu Ganiu – reportedly arrested at the scene.

• Abdul Rauf Jafaru – arrested during the operation.

• Abdul Majeed – allegedly found with 11 tablets of Tramadol and arrested at Lamakara.

The operation forms part of the Northern Regional Police Command’s ongoing efforts to combat the illegal drug trade and promote safety within communities across Tamale.