The Northern Regional Police Command, in collaboration with the IGP’s Special Operations Team, has arrested 27 suspects in a sweeping operation targeting drug peddling networks and related criminal activities across Tamale and its surrounding communities.
The arrests were made on November 19, 2025, following coordinated intelligence-led swoops on known drug hotspots within the metropolis.
Suspects Identified; Cannabis and Motorbikes Seized
Among those arrested are Iddrisu Abdul Bassit, Iddrisu Sadick, Yawuza Hishan, Yakubu Yussif, Alhassan Abukari, Mutaru Daniel Fisco, Ibrahim Abdul Wakil, Hawa Abdul Rahman, Latifa Iddrisu, Mariam Fuseini, Ibrahim Sadia, Alima Iddrisu, and Issah Latifa, with others yet to be identified by police.
During the operation, officers seized:
- Dried leaves suspected to be cannabis, neatly packaged in polythene bags
- Five motorbikes believed to have been used to facilitate the illicit trade
Police say the swoops form part of a sustained nationwide strategy to weaken drug supply chains and address rising drug-related crimes.
Subsequent operations across additional communities in the metropolis led to more arrests, bringing the total number of suspects to 27. All individuals were handed over to the Northern Regional Drug Law Enforcement Unit to assist with further investigations.
Nine Suspects Arraigned; Others Remanded
On Friday, November 21, 2025, nine suspects, five females and four males, were brought before the Tamale Circuit Court on charges of possession of narcotic drugs without lawful authority. All pleaded not guilty and were granted bail by the court.
Another suspect faced charges of unlawful possession of arms and ammunition and similarly pleaded not guilty.
The remaining 18 suspects have been remanded into police custody pending ongoing investigations.
Police Renew Commitment to Fighting Drug Crime
The Northern Regional Police Command says it remains committed to intensifying operations against drug peddling and criminal networks that fuel insecurity in the region. The public is encouraged to provide information to support ongoing efforts.
