Police arrest 26 in major drug bust at Aflao border

The Volta Regional Police Command has arrested 26 individuals in a major drug-related operation at the Aflao border enclave.

According to a press statement signed by DSP Felix Danku, Head of Public Affairs for the Volta Region Police, the intelligence-led operation was conducted on Saturday, May 24, 2025, as part of ongoing efforts to combat illicit drug activities and related crimes.

“The suspects were arrested at various locations in and around the border area. This operation forms part of our broader strategy to disrupt drug trafficking networks and ensure public safety,” the statement said.

Items retrieved during the swoop included 20 wraps of substances suspected to be Indian hemp, 12 sachets of Tramadol tablets, a quantity of dried leaves believed to be Indian hemp stored in a rubber bucket, six drug-laced toffees, eight creams suspected to contain narcotics, and 26 compressed parcels of suspected Indian hemp concealed in a fertilizer sack. Police also seized GH₵30,558 and 17,500 CFA francs in cash.