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Police arrest eight over suspected narcotics, unregulated pharmaceutical sales at Okaishie Drug Lane

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Police arrest eight over suspected narcotics, unregulated pharmaceutical sales at Okaishie Drug Lane

Featured Oct - 15 - 2026 , 10:06 1 minute read The Ghana Police Service has arrested eight people in an operation targeting the suspected sale and distribution of narcotic substances and unregulated pharmaceutical products at Okaishie Drug Lane in Accra.

A statement published by the police on Thursday, October 15, 2026, said the intelligence-led operation was carried out on Friday, October 9, to target people suspected of engaging in the illegal trade.

The statement said the operation formed part of efforts to combat the illegal trade in narcotic substances and unregulated pharmaceutical products to protect public health and safety.

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