The Volta Regional Police Command, in collaboration with the National Headquarters of the Drug Law Enforcement Unit (DLEU), has destroyed 11 cannabis farms discovered in the Peki-Dzake enclave as part of efforts to clamp down on illegal drug cultivation and trafficking.
The operation, conducted on Thursday, July 9, 2026, followed intelligence reports that cannabis was being cultivated in remote areas within the enclave.
A 60-member police team drawn from various units of the Volta Regional Police Command participated in the exercise.
The team included personnel from the Drug Law Enforcement Unit, Police Intelligence Directorate, Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, Regional Defence Force, Highway Patrol Unit, and the Criminal Investigations Department.
The operation was led by the Volta Regional Crime Officer, Chief Superintendent Mick Omari Boakye, and the Regional Director of the Drug Law Enforcement Unit, DSP Richard Dotsey Gablah, with support from other senior officers of the command.
After being briefed, the team moved to the identified locations where they uncovered and destroyed the cannabis farms.
The plants, which were at an advanced stage of growth, were cut down and burnt in a controlled manner to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby areas.
According to the Volta Regional Police Public Affairs Officer, Chief Inspector Francis Gomado, no arrests were made during the operation as some individuals found at one of the farms escaped after detecting the presence of the security personnel.
He said the size of the farms uncovered highlights the continued challenge of illegal cannabis cultivation in parts of the region.
Chief Inspector Gomado assured the public that the Police Service would intensify intelligence-led operations to identify and arrest persons involved in the cultivation and distribution of narcotic substances.
He also urged residents to provide credible information to assist security agencies in the fight against drug-related activities, assuring informants of confidentiality.
The Volta Regional Police Command has reaffirmed its commitment to disrupting illegal drug networks and ensuring the safety and security of communities across the region.
