Five Suspects Arrested In Connection With Drug Use And Other Criminal Activities In Tamale Aboabo.

The Northern Regional Police Command has recorded a major win in its fight against illicit drugs.

 

In a targeted operation on 21st September 2026 at about 11:30am, the Special Operations Team popularly known as RED MARIA stormed the Tamale Aboabo scraps area near the forest, a known hotspot for drug peddling and related crimes.

 

 

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Acting on credible intelligence, the team arrested five suspects: Ibrahim Issahaku (39), Mohammed John (28), Mohammed Nawas (25), Mohammed Osman Awal (41), and Kwame Boateng (28).

 

A search at the residence of Ibrahim Issahaku led to the recovery of two foreign-made pistols with two rounds of 9mm ammunition, one parcel of suspected Indian hemp, and GH¢1,880.00 cash. Police also found GH¢18,825.00 concealed inside the motorcycle of Kwame Boateng at the ghetto, suspected to be proceeds from drug sales.

 

 

Other exhibits retrieved from the scene include 123 wraps of suspected Indian hemp, 12 sachets of 1mg Rohypnol, seven sachets of 250mg Tramadol, 111 wraps of suspected ashes, and three motorbikes.

 

According to the press release signed by Regional Commander DCOP Mr. Wisdom LaVoe on September 22, 2026, the suspects together with all exhibits have been handed over to the Regional Drug Law Enforcement Unit (RDLEU) for further investigation and necessary action.

 

The Command says the operation reflects its continued commitment to combating illicit drug trafficking and use through intelligence-led operations.