Police arrest 11 suspects in Northern Region crackdown on internet fraud, drugs

The Ghana Police Service Northern Regional Special Operations Team has arrested 11 suspects, including a 17-year-old, during an operation targeting internet fraud and drug peddling.

The exercise, led by C/Inspector Abu Issahaku on March 30, 2026, focused on the Yung and Wamale areas and led to the retrieval of nine laptops, 11 mobile phones, three SIM cards and substances suspected to be Indian hemp.

Confirming the arrests, Northern Regional Police Public Relations Officer, Luckman, stated that the suspects are believed to be involved in criminal activities.

“Eleven suspects were arrested, including nine believed to be involved in internet fraud. The retrieved exhibits are believed to have been used in internet fraud and drug-related activities,” he said.

All the suspects, identified as Nigerian nationals, are currently in police custody assisting with investigations.

The police did not disclose further details about the alleged fraud but reiterated their resolve to clamp down on organised crime in the region.