The Upper West Regional Police Command has broken up a suspected drug trafficking network following a series of coordinated operations across multiple districts.
The operations, carried out over the past four weeks, targeted key transit routes and communities believed to be used for transporting illegal drugs. These included Eremon in the Lawra District, Nadowli Barrier and Loho in the Nadowli-Kaleo District, Charke and Siriyiri in the Wa Municipality, Hamile in the Lambussie District, and Funsi in the Wa East District.
According to the police, the raids led to the seizure of large quantities of suspected narcotics. In total, officers recovered 218 compressed slabs, 54 parcels, and eight other consignments believed to be Indian hemp.
Confirming the development, the Upper West Regional Police Commander, DCOP Francis Yiribaare, said the operations have significantly disrupted drug movement within the region.
“Over the past four weeks, the Command has recorded a series of narcotic seizures across multiple districts,” he stated.
“The seizures comprised 218 compressed slabs, 54 parcels, and eight other assorted consignments of substances suspected to be Indian hemp.”
Police also made several arrests in connection with the seizures.
DCOP Yiribaare revealed that on April 1, 2026, officers stationed at the Wa-Loho barrier intercepted a Royal VVIP bus travelling from Wa to Jirapa. A search of the vehicle uncovered 51 compressed slabs of suspected drugs.
in connection with that incident.
Two days later, on April 3, a separate police patrol team stopped a Toyota Corolla at Eremon in the Lawra District. Officers discovered 140 compressed slabs in the vehicle, leading to the arrest of two suspects, Dennis Domoyel and Clovis Saame.
“In most cases, the substances were northbound toward Hamile for delivery,” DCOP Yiribaare explained, indicating a possible trafficking route toward border communities.
He added that all suspects are currently at various stages of investigation and prosecution, while the vehicles used in transporting the substances have been impounded.
“The suspects are at various stages of prosecution and investigation, while the vehicles are impounded,” he said.
The Police Commander also issued a strong warning to transport operators and unions, urging them to be vigilant.
“We caution transport owners and unions against allowing their vehicles to be used to courier illicit drugs, as they risk forfeiture and prosecution,” he warned.
The Upper West Regional Police Command has assured the public of its continued commitment to tackling drug-related crimes. Authorities are also encouraging residents to volunteer information that could assist ongoing investigations and help curb trafficking activities in the region.
By: Janice Opoku-Agyemang
