Dormaa Police Seize 147 Parcels of Suspected Indian Hemp, Tramadol in Major Intelligence Raid

The Bono Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects in Dormaa Ahenkro following an intelligence‑led operation that uncovered 147 yellow compressed slabs wrapped in sellotape suspected to be Indian hemp; 270 boxes and 329 blisters of assorted Tramadol; 14 blisters of Rohypnol; GH¢87,751; and CFA 2,000.

The suspects, Mary Awuni, 66, and her son, Maxwell Akukah, 29, were arrested by the Bono Regional Drug Law Enforcement Unit for the alleged unlawful possession of suspected narcotic and restricted drugs at Kumi Daa Street (KDS), a suburb of the Dormaa Central Municipality in the Bono Region.

A press release signed by Chief Inspector Thomas Akeelah, the Bono Regional Police Public Relations Officer, stated that Mary Awuni was found with a metal trunk containing 14 blisters of Rohypnol, GH¢72,612, and CFA 2,000. She claimed the items and money had been given to her by a man in Accra for delivery to another person in Côte d’Ivoire, but admitted ownership of the items found in her room.

Her son, Maxwell Akukah, was arrested in a separate room where the suspected Indian hemp, Tramadol, and GH¢15,139 were found. He claimed the items belonged to his brother, Anthony, who is said to be outside Dormaa Ahenkro.

The two suspects are currently in police custody assisting with investigations, while the Police continue efforts toward the prosecution of persons found culpable.

The Command assured the public of its commitment to combating narcotics‑related offences and urged residents to continue providing credible information to support the Police in protecting communities and maintaining public safety.