The Ghana Police Service has arrested 24 people in a wide-ranging operation in the Ashanti Region. The police action was intelligence-led.
The operation was carried out by the Inspector-General of Police Special Operations Team. They worked with the Ashanti Regional Police Command.
Suspected drug peddlers and other criminal elements were the focus of the crackdown. The police targeted several communities within the region.
The arrests took place in areas including Kodie, Apagya, and Dechemso. More locations were also covered by the operation.
Details about the specific charges against those arrested have not yet been fully released. An investigation is ongoing.
This action is part of the police service's commitment to ensuring public safety. Efforts are underway to address criminal activities across the country.