The Ghana Police Service has arrested 24 suspected criminals, including alleged drug peddlers, during an intelligence-led operation targeting criminal hideouts across several communities in the Ashanti Region.
The operation was carried out by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Special Operations Team (SOT) in collaboration with the Ashanti Regional Police Command in Kodie, Apagya, Dechemso, Old Tafo Ahenbronum, Ahodwo and Abofour.
According to a police statement issued on July 2, 2026, the exercise formed part of ongoing efforts to combat drug-related offences and other criminal activities in the region.
“The operation specifically targeted suspected drug peddlers, disrupted criminal activities, and led to the apprehension of other suspected criminal elements operating within the affected communities,” the statement said.
Police said 24 suspects, comprising 21 men and three women, were arrested during the operation. They were identified as Richmond Okyere, 49; Mark Appiah Kubi; Nkrumah Zakaria, 23; Paul Addo, 62; Louis Samba, 26; Azupeh Kelvin, 28; Stephen Opoku, 24; Fredrick Boakye, 20; Frimpong Yiadom, 33; Dennis Owusu, 21; Alfred Agyeman, 25; Owusu Davis, 24; Kwaku Agyemang Duah, 35; Akwasi Amankwah, 35; Solomon Asamoah, 27; Bushiru Alhassan, 19; Juliana Vivor, 17; Douglas Osei, 28; Kwabena Aikins, 38; Osman Ibrahim, 31; Amponsah Emmanuel, 40; Kwabena Fosu, 39; Ama Pokuah, 35; and Musah Haruna, 32.
Investigators said one of the suspects, Richmond Okyere, was allegedly found in possession of a pump-action gun bearing serial number 21GN-1918.
The operation also led to the seizure of an unregistered Toyota Highlander, an unregistered Toyota Camry saloon vehicle, a Mercedes-Benz saloon vehicle with registration number AS 8724-Z, an unregistered motorcycle, a pump-action gun, seven rounds of RED-STAR AAA cartridges and other items believed to be linked to criminal activities.
Police said all the suspects remain in custody assisting with investigations, while the retrieved items have been retained as exhibits.
“Upon the conclusion of investigations, suspects found culpable will be put before the court,” the statement noted.
The Ghana Police Service reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining intelligence-led operations to combat drug-related offences, violent crime and other forms of criminality.
It also appealed to the public to support law enforcement agencies by providing credible information on criminal activities through the nearest police station or designated emergency channels.
Check the police statement below:
