The Ghana Police Service has arrested 41 suspects during an intelligence-led operation targeting criminal and narcotics-related activities at Lapaz and Chantan in the Greater Accra Region.
The operation was conducted by the Police Special Operations Team (SOT) at about 12 noon on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
In a series of posts on X on Saturday, October 17, the Police said the suspects comprised 35 males and six females.
A search conducted on the suspects and within the operational areas led to the retrieval of quantities of dried leaves suspected to be narcotic substances.
“All 41 suspects are currently in police custody and assisting investigations,” the Police said.
The Service added that investigations were ongoing to establish the source, ownership and intended use of the suspected narcotic substances.
“Investigations are ongoing to establish the source, ownership and intended use of the suspected narcotic substances, after which appropriate legal action will be taken against any suspect found culpable,” the statement said.
The Police have not disclosed the identities of the suspects or the quantity of the suspected narcotic substances retrieved during the operation.
The arrests form part of an intelligence-led operation targeting suspected criminal and narcotics-related activities in the two communities.
The Police said appropriate legal action would be taken against any suspect found culpable after investigations are completed.
