According to a statement posted on the Police Service’s official X handle, the operations were conducted between July 3 and July 5, 2026, by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Special Operations Team (SOT) in collaboration with the Ashanti Regional Police Command.
The police said the coordinated swoop covered several identified crime-prone communities, including Emena New Site, Boadi, Abuabo, Ash Town, Kodie, Bremang, Pankrono and Gyinyaase, resulting in the arrest of 41 men and three women for various alleged narcotics-related offences.
The Service said a major outcome of the operation was the dismantling of an alleged drug distribution network believed to have been producing, distributing and selling narcotic-infused products to university students around tertiary institutions.
Among the principal suspects named by the police is Emmanuel Duah, 24, who is alleged to have produced cannabis-laced toffees, advertised them on online platforms and sold them mainly to students.
Also arrested was Richard Boateng, 45, who police allege produced cannabis-infused alcoholic beverages for distribution to students, while Frederick Agyei is alleged to have been a major supplier of cannabis to university students.
During the operation, police recovered 200 sachets of 225mg Tramadol (Trama King) tablets, quantities of 250mg Tramadol tablets, about 400 sealed wraps of dried leaves suspected to be narcotic substances, locally prepared fruit juice known as “Femude” suspected to contain narcotic substances, a double-door refrigerator containing locally prepared concoctions suspected to be narcotic substances, quantities of Rizla rolling papers, a sealed black polythene bag containing dried leaves suspected to be narcotic substances, as well as nine casino jackpot machines believed to have been used in illegal activities.
The Police Service said all the exhibits have been secured for forensic examination and evidential purposes, while the suspects remain in custody assisting with investigations.
It added that efforts are underway to apprehend other suspects believed to be linked to the alleged network in a bid to dismantle the entire supply chain and bring all those involved to justice.
The Service reaffirmed its commitment to protecting schools and communities from illicit drug trafficking and appealed to the public, particularly students, parents and educational institutions, to continue providing credible information to support law enforcement operations.
