The IGP Special Operations team commenced full-scale intelligence-led patrols at identified crime-prone locations across the metropolis on Monday.
At the Water Works area, police arrested Alhassan Abdul Shakun for possession of Royal 225 and Hawa Yakubu for possession of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp.
In a separate operation at the Aboabo Market, seven individuals, Ikram Abdul Razak, Farouk Nahim, Issah Mohammed, Abdulai Fuseini, Umaru Zulkarina, Mohammed Marawu, and Shaibu Ibrahim, were arrested for possession of various quantities of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp.
Further arrests were made within the Kamina Barracks enclave, where Simi Michael, Abdul Lasa, Iddi Suraya, Franklina Owusu, Albert Anafo, Sadiq Alhassan, and Ziblina Muntala were apprehended for possession of suspected Indian hemp and quantities of Koffex cough syrup.
Additionally, three individuals who identified themselves as military personnel were arrested at the same location for possession and use of substances suspected to be Indian hemp.
Following formal verification of their identities, which confirmed their military status, arrangements were made for them to be handed over to the Regional Military Police Command for further action, in line with Police Service Instructions (SI) 167 governing the handling of service personnel involved in criminal matters.
All other suspects have been detained at the Sakasaka Police Station to assist with ongoing investigations, while all exhibits have been secured for forensic examination and evidential purposes.
The operation has been described as a significant success, particularly in disrupting the circulation of illicit narcotics within the Tamale Metropolis.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com
