Five arrested as Police intercept narcotics on bus and taxi in Upper West
The Upper West Regional Police Command has stepped up its operations against drug trafficking, leading to the arrest of several suspects and the seizure of large quantities of suspected narcotics across the region.
Over the past four weeks, intelligence-led operations carried out in the Lawra District, Nadowli-Kaleo District, Wa Municipality and Lambussie District have resulted in the retrieval of 218 compressed slabs, 54 parcels and eight assorted consignments of suspected Indian hemp.
Major interceptions recorded
According to a police statement, a patrol team on April 3, 2026, intercepted a Toyota Corolla taxi at Eremon in the Lawra District, where 140 slabs of suspected narcotics were discovered. Two suspects, Dennis Domoyel and Clovis Saame, were arrested in connection with the seizure.
In a separate operation on April 1, 2026, officers at the Wa-Loho barrier intercepted a Royal VVIP bus travelling from Wa to Jirapa and retrieved 51 slabs of suspected Indian hemp. Three suspects—Stephen Lomotey, Solomon King and Urilius Tobopalee—were arrested.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the substances were being transported northwards towards Hamile for onward distribution.
Police said the suspects are at various stages of investigation and prosecution, while the vehicles used in the operations have been impounded.
Warning to transport operators
The police have cautioned transport operators and vehicle owners against allowing their vehicles to be used for drug trafficking, warning that offenders risk prosecution and the possible confiscation of their vehicles.
The Upper West Regional Police Commander, Francis Yiribaari, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to tackling drug-related offences and maintaining public safety in the region.
