Seven people have been arrested by the Ashanti Regional Police Command. The arrests were made during operations targeting suspected drug activities.
The police conducted separate intelligence-led operations on Thursday, August 20, 2026. These took place in Ejisu, Abrepo Junction, and Atimatim.
The IGP Special Operations Team carried out the arrests. The operations were based on information received about suspected drug possession and use.
The police have not yet released further details on the specific substances involved or the identities of those arrested.
Investigations into the suspected narcotics-related activities are ongoing.
The Ashanti Region has seen increased police efforts to combat drug-related crime.