Tamale drug bust: Man arrested with over 400 boxes of Tramadol

A 53-year-old man, Alhaji Abdulai Sayuti, has been arrested by police for allegedly possessing and selling restricted drugs in Tamale.

The arrest followed an intelligence-led operation conducted on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 1:30 p.m.

According to the police, the suspect was apprehended at his over-the-counter chemical shop near Victory Cinema in Aboabo, where he was found with 368 blisters of Tramadol (120mg) and 298 blisters of Tramaking (120mg).

Further investigations at the suspect’s residence at Fuo, a suburb of Tamale, led to the discovery of an additional 447 boxes of Tramadol and 11 boxes of Tramaking in a warehouse.

Confirming the incident to Graphic Online, the Northern Regional Police Public Relations Officer, Chief Inspector Alhassan Luckman Neindow, indicated that the suspect was arraigned in court on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, where he pleaded guilty to charges of possession and unlawful sale of restricted drugs.

He said the court remanded the suspect into prison custody, with his next appearance scheduled for July 21, 2025.

Chief Inspector Neindow reaffirmed the command’s commitment to combating the illegal drug trade and urged the public to assist law enforcement by providing credible information.

“We encourage the public to volunteer information to help us fight this menace in our communities,” he stated.