The Ghana Police Service has arrested eight suspects in an intelligence-led anti-narcotics operation at Okaishie Drug Lane in Accra.

The operation was conducted on Friday, October 9, 2026, and targeted individuals suspected of selling and distributing narcotic substances and unregulated pharmaceutical products.

The suspects have been identified as Jeremiah Chinedu, 33; Godsway Dabla, 29; Nwaiyo Charles, 64; Nwachukwu Kanawu, 41; John Divine; Gideon Edioke, 29; Ikechukwu Paul, 60; and Okwesibieze Precious, 23.

The Police said items retrieved during the operation included suspected Tramadol tablets in 225mg and 250mg strengths, Rohypnol tablets, codeine-containing products, Benyling products and other assorted pharmaceutical substances.

All eight suspects are currently in Police custody, while the exhibits have been secured to support investigations.

The Ghana Police Service said it remains committed to combating the illicit trade in narcotic substances and unregulated pharmaceutical products to protect public health and safety.