At least eight suspects have been arrested for alleged involvement in the sale and distribution of narcotics at Okaishie Drug Lane in Accra, Ghana.
In a statement on Thursday, the Ghana Police Service said the suspects were arrested on Friday.
“The operation targeted individuals suspected of engaging in the sale and distribution of narcotic substances and unregulated pharmaceutical products,” the police said.
The suspects were identified as Jeremiah Chinedu, 33; Godsway Dabla, 29; Nwaiyo Charles, 64; Nwachukwu Kanawu, 41; John Divine; Gideon Edioke, 29; Ikechukwu Paul, 60; and Okwesibieze Precious, 23.
The police said items retrieved during the operation include suspected Tramadol tablets (225mg and 250mg), Jeremiah Chinedu, and other assorted pharmaceutical substances.
“All eight suspects are currently in police custody, while the exhibits have been secured to aid investigations,” the statement said.