By Gifty Amofa, GNA
Accra, Oct. 16, GNA – The Ghana Police Service has arrested eight suspects in an intelligence-led operation targeting the sale and distribution of suspected narcotic substances and unregulated pharmaceutical products at Okaishie Drug Lane in Accra.
The operation led to the seizure of suspected Tramadol tablets, Rohypnol, codeine-containing products, Benyling products and other assorted pharmaceutical substances.
A police statement copied to the Ghana News Agency said the suspects were 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 seized items included suspected Tramadol tablets of 225mg and 250mg, as well as Rohypnol tablets and other pharmaceutical products.
The statement said all eight suspects were in police custody, while the exhibits had been secured to support investigations.
It said the Police remained committed to combating the illicit trade in narcotic substances and unregulated pharmaceutical products to protect public health and safety.
GNA
Edited by Kenneth Sackey