The Ghana police have intercepted a large consignment of the controlled pharmaceutical drug Tramadol in the North East Region, arresting six individuals in connection with the case.

A joint operation by the North East Regional Police Command and the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) led to the seizure of 1,195 boxes of Tramadol Hydrochloride 120mg in the community of Gbintri near Nalerigu on 18 September.

The banned substance, popularly known in street parlance as “Red,” was found concealed within one of two trucks intercepted during the operation. According to police, the vehicles—registered GR 1712-16 and AW 4417-14—were reportedly loaded in Sankase, a town in neighbouring Togo, and were en route to northern Ghana.

The suspects—identified as Alhassan Braimah, Yakubu Muntaka, Abdulai Shakur, Mumuni Iddrisu, Mumuni Yakubu, and Moses Ayorik—are currently in police custody and assisting with ongoing investigations.

A police spokesperson said a search of the trucks revealed the drugs hidden among other goods. During questioning, the suspects are reported to have admitted the consignment was intended for one Moses Ayorik in Gbintri, who was to coordinate its onward delivery to another contact in Gushegu.

The North East Regional Police Command, in a statement signed by Deputy Superintendent of Police Robert Anabiik Anmain, described the seizure as a significant breakthrough in the fight against illegal drug distribution in the region.

Authorities have pledged to trace other individuals connected to the network and bring them to justice. The public has been urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to help curb the spread of illicit drugs.

Tramadol, though a prescription painkiller, is classified as a controlled drug in Ghana due to its widespread misuse and links to addiction and serious health complications. Its illegal distribution remains a growing concern for law enforcement and health officials across West Africa.

Source:TheDotNews