Two Arrested in Wa Over 192 Wraps of Suspected Cocaine

The Upper West Regional Police Command has made significant strides in combatting drug-related crimes by arresting two individuals connected to the trafficking of suspected cocaine.

The suspects, 26-year-old Abdulai Isaac, who works as a driver’s mate, and Iddrisu Kamaldeen, were apprehended after police received credible intelligence regarding the transportation of illicit substances from Kumasi to Wa, specifically through the Bole enclave.

On September 6, 2026, police conducted surveillance along the identified route and intercepted Abdulai Isaac at the ESP Bus Station in Wa. A search of his backpack uncovered 192 newly packaged compressed wraps, which tested positive for cocaine.

During questioning, Isaac implicated Iddrisu Kamaldeen as a customer, leading to Kamaldeen’s arrest. He later acknowledged his connection with Isaac.

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On September 14, 2026, police collaborated with the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) to conduct a field test on the seized drugs, which confirmed the substance as cocaine. The test was held in the presence of the two suspects and their families.

Both suspects have been remanded in custody and are set to appear in court again on October 9, 2026. The police are actively continuing their investigations, aiming to track down and apprehend additional individuals involved in the suspected drug trafficking network.

The Upper West Regional Police Command remains steadfast in its commitment to dismantling organized crime and curbing the distribution of illegal drugs in the area.