The Ghana Police Service has arrested eight people during an intelligence-led operation targeting suspected narcotics and unregulated pharmaceutical trading at Okaishie Drug Lane in Accra.
The arrests were made on Friday, 9 October 2026, as officers focused on individuals suspected of selling and distributing narcotic substances and pharmaceutical products that are not subject to regulation.
The suspects have been identified as Jeremiah Chinedu, 33; Godsway Dabla, 29; Nwaiyo Charles, 64; Nwachukwu Kanawu, 41; John Divine; Gideon Edioke, 29; Ikechukwu Paul, 60; and Okwesibieze Precious, 23.
Police said a range of suspected pharmaceutical substances was recovered during the operation. The items included Tramadol tablets in 225mg and 250mg doses, Rohypnol tablets, codeine-containing products, Benyling products and other assorted pharmaceutical substances.
All eight suspects remain in police custody while officers continue their investigations. The recovered items have also been secured as exhibits.
The Ghana Police Service said it remained committed to tackling the illegal trade in narcotic substances and unregulated pharmaceutical products in order to protect public health and safety.