Eight people have been arrested by the police for the sale and distribution of narcotic substances and unregulated pharmaceutical products at the Okaishie Drug Lane in Accra.
The arrests were made on Friday, October 9, 2026, according to a police statement dated October 15.
The suspects have been named by the police as Jeremiah Chinedu, 33; Godsway Dabla, 29; Nwaiyo Charles, 64; Nwachukwu Kanawu, 41; John Divine; Gideon Edioke, 29; Ikechukwu Paul, 60; and Okwesibieze Precious, 23.
Items retrieved during the operation included suspected Tramadol tablets of 225mg and 250mg, Rohypnol tablets, codeine-containing products, Benyling products and other assorted pharmaceutical substances.
The Police said the eight suspects were in custody, while the retrieved items had been secured to support investigations.
The Police said the operation formed part of efforts to combat the illicit trade in narcotic substances and unregulated pharmaceutical products to protect public health and safety.
