Police in Tamale have arrested 12 people involved in drugs. The arrests happened on March 14, 2026. This was part of a special police operation. Superintendent John Danso from the Regional Counter Terrorism Unit led the team.
The operation took place in different parts of Tamale. It focused on people suspected of selling and using illegal drugs. The police have not yet named the suspects.
During the same operation, officers found a baby who had been abandoned. The baby was rescued and is now safe. Details about the baby's condition or circumstances of abandonment are not yet public.
The Northern Regional Police Command continues to address drug-related crimes. They are working to keep Tamale safe from illegal substances. Further investigations into the suspects' activities are underway.