The Upper East Regional Police Command has arrested four suspects and seized suspected narcotic drugs and illegal gaming machines following a targeted operation in Paga.
The intelligence-led swoop, conducted on Thursday, December 18, 2025, focused on criminal hideouts and areas suspected to be involved in drug peddling activities along the Paga border.
The suspects have been identified as Kofi Boateng, Eric Owusu, and Godwin Agosa, all porters, and Abdul Aziz Bukari, a driver’s mate. They were arrested at different locations during the operation.
A search carried out by the police led to the retrieval of eight jackpot gaming machines, thirteen rolls of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, three mobile phones, three scissors, three lighters, one power bank, one empty phone case, and an amount of GH¢25.
All four suspects are currently in police custody, assisting with investigations. The police say those found culpable will be arraigned before court to face the full rigours of the law.
The Upper East Regional Police Command has reaffirmed its commitment to clamping down on drug-related activities and other forms of crime in the region and has urged the public to continue supporting security agencies with timely and credible information.
