The Eastern Regional Police Command, led by ASP Johnson Adusei-Poku of National Operations in Accra, has arrested 39 suspects, including students and women, in a crackdown on drug peddling activities in Osiem, near Akyem Tafo-Akim.
The exercise, which began at approximately 5:00 am, resulted in the arrest of 39 individuals suspected of involvement in drug-related offenses and unlawful assembly.
The police conducted searches at locations notorious for drug peddling, leading to the seizure of several exhibits, including dried plant materials suspected to be narcotic drugs, partly smoked weed, sachets of Timaking 120mg tablets, and other substances believed to be illegal drugs.
Among those arrested were farmers, traders, students, drivers, masons, electricians, and unemployed individuals, ranging in age from 18 to 69.
