The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has announced the arrest of ten people arrested for their alleged involvement in the peddling of cannabis and cannabis-infused drinks on Koforidua Technical University (KTU) campus.
Reports suggest the suspects are made up of nine males and one female.
According to reports, the suspects were arrested on Friday, July 31, during the university’s SRC Week celebrations after intelligence was gathered by NACOC operatives.
NACOC intelligence-led operation resulted in the seizure of a quantity of suspected cannabis and several consumable products.
The exhibits confiscated included wraps of suspected cannabis, cups of “abele” ice cream, bottles of pineapple juice, sobolo drinks, fresh palm wine and other beverages.
Meanwhile, initial field tests conducted on the seized exhibits reportedly confirmed the presence of cannabis.
The suspects are now assisting with investigations as NACOC works to unravel the full scope of the alleged operation and to apprehend other suspects.
In related news, the Ghana Police Service has announced that they have dismantled an alleged drug distribution network producing and selling narcotic-infused products to university students in parts of Kumasi.
According to the Police statement, the operation was conducted by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Special Operations Team (SOT) in collaboration with the Ashanti Regional Police Command.
The Police statement disclosed that the arrest to place between July 3 and 5, 2026, with 44 suspects being rounded up.
The police disclosed that the suspects, comprising 41 males and three females, were arrested during intelligence-led operations.
The suspects were identified in criminal hotspots including Emena New Site, Boadi, Abuabo, Ash Town, Kodie, Bremang, Pankrono, Gyinyaase and surrounding communities.
A Police statement dated Tuesday, July 7 read, “The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Special Operations Team (SOT), in collaboration with the Ashanti Regional Police Command, has recorded another major breakthrough in the fight against illicit drug trafficking following sustained intelligence-led operations conducted between 3rd and 5th July 2026 across sections of the Kumasi Metropolis in the Ashanti Region.
The operations, which targeted identified criminal hotspots including Emena New Site, Boadi, Abuabo, Ash Town, Kodie, Bremang, Pankrono, Gyinyaase and surrounding communities, resulted in the arrest of forty-four (44) suspects, comprising forty-one (41) males and three (3) females. for various narcotics-related offences.
A key outcome of the operation was the dismantling of an alleged drug distribution network suspected of producing, distributing and selling narcotic-infused products targeted at university students. Police intelligence indicates that the network had been operating around university communities.
Among the principal suspects arrested are Emmanuel Duah, 24, who is alleged to have produced cannabis-laced toffees, advertised them on online platforms and sold them primarily to students; Richard Boateng, 45, who is alleged to have produced cannabis-infused alcoholic beverages for distribution to students; and Frederick Agyei, who is alleged to have been a principal supplier of cannabis to university students.
The operations also led to the recovery of two hundred (200) sachets of 225mg Tramadol (Trama King) tablets, quantities of 250mg Tramadol tablets, four hundred (400) sealed wraps of dried leaves suspected to be narcotic substances, locally prepared fruit juice (“Femude”) suspected to contain narcotic substances, a medium-sized double-door refrigerator containing locally prepared concoctions suspected to be narcotic substances, quantities of Rizla rolling papers, one sealed black polythene bag containing dried leaves suspected to be narcotic substances, and nine (9) casino jackpot machines believed to have been used in illegal activities,
All exhibits have been secured for forensic examination and evidential purposes, while the suspects remain in police custody assisting with investigations. The Ghana Police Service is pursuing additional suspects believed to be connected to the alleged drug distribution network with the aim of dismantling every link in the supply chain and bringing all those involved to justice.
The Ghana Police Service assures the public, particularly students, parents and educational institutions, of its unwavering commitment to protecting schools and communities from illicit drug trafficking and related criminal activities. The Service also commends members of the public whose timely intelligence continues to support successful operations and encourages citizens to continue providing credible information to assist law enforcement in the fight against crime”.
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