The Tema Regional Police Command has intercepted a total of 1,613 parcels of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs following a well-coordinated intelligence-led operation along the Akosombo–Tema road.
The operation forms part of ongoing efforts by the Police to clamp down on drug trafficking activities within the region and beyond.
According to a statement by the Police on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, intelligence received on January 10, 2026, indicated that suspected narcotic substances were being transported from the Volta Region towards Tema.
Acting on the information, police personnel mounted surveillance along the route, with particular attention on the Agomeda Junction area.
The statement added that at about 12:45 a.m. on January 11, 2026, two vehicles, a white Toyota Highlander with registration number GS 2013-13 and a black Mitsubishi Pajero with registration number GC 400-22 were intercepted during the operation.
The vehicles were being driven by two suspects, identified as Isaac Odoi, aged 33, and Kwame Mani, aged 39. A search conducted on the vehicles led to the discovery of several compressed yellow-wrapped parcels suspected to be narcotic drugs.
Both suspects were immediately arrested, and the vehicles were escorted to the police station for further action. On January 12, 2026, the suspects and the exhibits were handed over to the Regional Criminal Investigations Department (CID) in Tema, where photographs and inventories were taken.
Police investigations revealed that a total of 872 parcels were retrieved from the Mitsubishi Pajero, while 741 parcels were found concealed in the Toyota Highlander, bringing the total number of intercepted parcels to 1,613.
The suspects are currently in police custody, assisting with investigations. Samples of the suspected narcotic substances are expected to be forwarded to the Forensic Crime Laboratory for testing and confirmation, while further searches are planned at the suspects’ places of residence.
Police say preparations are underway to process the suspects for court as investigations continue.
The Command also encouraged members of the public to continue providing credible information to support security agencies in keeping communities safe and reiterated its commitment to intensifying operations against drug trafficking and other criminal activities.
