Police intercept 1,195 boxes of tramadol in North East Region, six arrested
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The North East Regional Police Command, in collaboration with the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), has intercepted 1,195 boxes of Tramadol Hydrochloride 120mg concealed in a truck at Gbintiri, near Nalerigu.
The operation, carried out on 18th September 2025, led to the arrest of six suspects identified as Alhassan Braimah, Yakubu Muntaka, Abdullai Shakur, Mumuni Iddrisu, Mumuni Yakubu, and Moses Ayorik. The suspects were apprehended after two trucks with registration numbers GR 1712-16 and AW 4417-14, en route from Sankase in the Republic of Togo, were intercepted.
A search revealed the boxes of tramadol, popularly known as “Red,” hidden among other goods. Police say the consignment was destined for Moses Ayorik at Gbintiri for onward delivery to another person at Gushegu.
All six suspects are currently in custody while investigations continue to trace other individuals linked to the case.
Below is the full press release from the Ghana Police Service:
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