Accra: The Accra Regional Police Command has successfully arrested 132 suspects as part of a series of security operations aimed at curbing criminal activities across the Metropolis. During these operations, authorities also retrieved narcotics, suspected stolen items, and motorcycles.
According to Ghana News Agency, Superintendent Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs of the Command, briefed the media on the operations. On December 18, 2025, personnel from the Kotobabi District under the Nima Division conducted a swoop at Alajo near the Merciful Hotel Annex, resulting in the arrest of four suspects. These individuals, whose ages range from 17 to 21, were allegedly found packaging substances suspected to be Indian hemp into empty Ceres fruit juice packs and were also seen smoking the substances. The police retrieved 10 empty Ceres packs filled with suspected Indian hemp and 65 bundles of the same substance.
In a related operation on December 21, 2025, the Railways District Command under the Accra Central Division arrested 15 suspects. The exhibits seized included tramadol, dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, a pair of scissors, and a lighter. On December 19, 2025, a motor traffic operation carried out within the East Legon District of the Airport Division led to the arrest of 36 motorcycles. Riders who committed minor offences were issued court summonses.
Additionally, the Mamprobi District Command conducted an operation in areas such as Mamprobi, Chorkor, Old Dansoman, and Korle Gonno on the same day, arresting 21 suspects. The police retrieved quantities of leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, tramadol tablets, ‘Berlin’ cough mixture, and 16 packets of Sangria alcoholic drinks. On December 22, 2025, the East Legon District conducted swoops around the American House area and Bawaleshie, resulting in the arrest of 44 suspects, comprising 35 men and nine women. Some of these individuals were found with items suspected to be stolen, including laptops, mobile phones, and used bags.
Personnel from the Nungua District under the Kpeshie Division also carried out a swoop at ghettos and criminal hideouts within Nungua on the same day, arresting 20 suspects. Some attempted to flee but were apprehended. In another operation at around 1800 hours, personnel of the Kaneshie Division conducted a special exercise within the Zongo, Takoradi, and Neoplan Stations and surrounding areas, leading to the arrest of 13 male suspects, some of whom were found with dried leaves suspected to be narcotic drugs.
All suspects arrested are undergoing screening, with those found culpable to be put before court, while individuals not linked to criminal activity will be released. The retrieved exhibits have been retained and will be forwarded to the Police Forensic Science Laboratory for analysis where necessary. Superintendent Obeng assured the public of the Command’s commitment to maintaining law and order, combating drug trafficking, and other criminal activities in the Metropolis. She also encouraged the public to provide timely and credible information to support police efforts.