Police in Tamale have arrested 12 people. They are suspected of dealing in and using illegal drugs.
The arrests were made by the Northern Regional Police Command during an operation in the city.
During the same operation, police officers found and rescued an abandoned baby.
The details of the baby's abandonment and rescue are still being investigated.
Authorities have not yet released the identities of those arrested.
The police operation is part of ongoing efforts to combat drug-related crimes in the region.
Further investigations are underway to understand the full scope of the drug network.
The wellbeing of the rescued baby is a priority for the authorities.