A major drug distribution network specialising in manufacturing and supplying narcotic-infused products to university students has been dismantled following a series of highly coordinated, intelligence-led raids across the Kumasi Metropolis.
A total of 44 suspects, comprising 41 males and three females, were taken into custody during an intensive three-day sweep conducted between 3rd July and 5th July 2026.
The operation was spearheaded by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Special Operations Team (SOT) in close collaboration with the Ashanti Regional Police Command.
According to a formal statement issued by DSP Godwin Ahianyo, Head of the Public Affairs Unit for the Ashanti Regional Police Command, the crackdown targeted notorious criminal hideouts and hotspots.
Key operational zones included Emena New Site, Boadi, Abuabo, Ash Town, Kodie, Bremang, Pankrono, and Gyinyaase.
Police investigators identified three principal suspects at the centre of the syndicate’s operations.
Among those arrested is Emmanuel Duah, 24, who is alleged to have produced cannabis-laced toffees and aggressively marketed them to students via online digital platforms.
Another key figure, 45-year-old Richard Boateng, is accused of manufacturing cannabis-infused alcoholic beverages intended for campus distribution, while Frederick Agyei was identified by authorities as a primary bulk supplier of cannabis to the student-targeted network.
An extensive cache of illicit narcotics and contraband items was recovered during the raids.
Authorities uncovered and seized 200 sachets of 225mg Tramadol (Trama King) tablets, significant commercial quantities of 250mg Tramadol tablets, 400 sealed wraps of dried leaves verified as narcotic substances, and a sealed large polythene bag filled with bulk dried narcotic leaves.
Additionally, officers confiscated large quantities of “Femude,” a locally prepared illicit fruit juice concoction infused with narcotics, alongside a medium-sized double-door refrigerator utilised to store the beverages, substantial quantities of Rizla rolling papers, and nine casino jackpot machines linked to associated illegal activities at the hotspots.
All seized items have been safely documented and secured to undergo comprehensive forensic analysis to support prosecution, and the 44 suspects remain in formal police custody while investigations continue.
The Ghana Police Service emphasised that tactical units are actively pursuing additional fugitive accomplices embedded within the supply chain, with the ultimate objective of systematically collapsing every logistics link fueling drug networks within the region’s academic environments.
Reassuring the public, the police command reiterated its absolute commitment to safeguarding educational institutions from criminal exploitation and urged parents, university administrators, and students to continue providing proactive intelligence to law enforcement agencies.
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