The Tema Regional Police Command has intercepted more than 1,600 parcels of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs following a well-coordinated intelligence-led operation along the Akosombo–Tema road.
According to a press release issued by the Police Public Affairs Unit, the operation led to the interception of a total of 1,613 parcels and forms part of ongoing efforts to disrupt drug trafficking activities within the region.
The police said the operation was triggered by intelligence received on January 10, 2026, indicating that suspected narcotic substances were being transported from the Volta Region towards Tema. Acting swiftly on the information, police teams mounted surveillance along the route, with particular focus on the Agomeda Junction area.
At about 12:45 a.m. on January 11, 2026, officers intercepted two vehicles — a white Toyota Highlander with registration number GS 2013-13 and a black Mitsubishi Pajero with registration number GC 400-22. The vehicles were being driven by two suspects, identified as Isaac Odoi, 33, and Kwame Mani, 39.
A search conducted on the vehicles uncovered several compressed parcels wrapped in yellow material, suspected to be narcotic drugs. The suspects were immediately arrested and the vehicles escorted to the police station for further action.
On January 12, 2026, the suspects and the exhibits were handed over to the Regional Criminal Investigations Department (CID) in Tema for further investigations. Police inventory revealed that 872 parcels were found in the Mitsubishi Pajero, while 741 parcels were recovered from the Toyota Highlander.
The suspects are currently in police custody assisting with investigations. Samples of the seized substances are expected to be sent to the Forensic Crime Laboratory for testing, while further searches will be conducted at the suspects’ residences. Police say arrangements are also underway to process the suspects for court.
The Tema Regional Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to intensifying operations against drug trafficking and other criminal activities, and appealed to the public to continue providing credible information to support security efforts and help keep communities safe.
Source :www.kumasimail.com
