Police arrest four suspected drug peddlers, recover firearm and narcotics in Ashanti Region

Four suspected drug peddlers have been arrested by the Ghana Police Service during an intelligence-led operation at Kunsu Township in the Mankranso District of the Ashanti Region.

The operation, carried out in the early hours of Friday, June 26, forms part of the law enforcement agency's ongoing efforts to clamp down on the trafficking and peddling of illicit drugs and other related criminal activities in the district.

In a statement issued by the Ashanti Regional Police Public Affairs Unit on Monday, June 29, it noted that a locally manufactured pistol, suspected narcotic substances and cash believed to be proceeds from the alleged illegal trade were recovered from the suspects during the operation.

"The Mankranso District Police Command has arrested four (4) suspected drug peddlers during an intelligence-led operation conducted at identified locations within Kunsu Township in the Ashanti Region," it read in part.

The suspects were identified as Issaka Musah, 22, Amankwah Emmanuel, 25, Kwame Boateng, 32, and Appiah Prince, 23.

According to the police, items retrieved during the operation included one locally manufactured pistol loaded with two BB rounds of ammunition, quantities of suspected Tramadol, red capsules, dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, a whitish powdery substance wrapped in paper believed to be cocaine, and GH¢5,647.40 in cash.

Police said preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects allegedly admitted ownership of the recovered items.

"They are currently in Police custody assisting with investigations and will be put before the court upon the conclusion of investigations," the statement added.

The Police Service further appealed to the public to support the fight against drug-related offences and organised crime by providing timely and credible information that could lead to the arrest of persons involved in criminal activities.