The Upper East Regional Police Command in Ghana has arrested a 36-year-old man, Tumbana Ane, in connection with the alleged distribution of illicit drugs at Paga in the Kassena-Nankana West District. The arrest was made on October 5, 2026, as part of the police's ongoing efforts to disrupt the distribution and use of illicit drugs and tackle related criminal activities in the region. Ane's arrest has led to the seizure of 38 parcels of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp.
A police operation at Ane's residence led to the discovery of the suspected narcotic substances, as well as other prohibited substances, including Tramadol. The search of the residence also uncovered a tunnel at the property, which has become a key focus of the police investigation. Investigators suspect the tunnel may have been deliberately constructed to conceal illicit substances and could also have served as an escape route in the event of an attempted arrest or police operation.
The police have intensified investigations to establish the full extent of Ane's alleged activities and determine whether other individuals are connected to the suspected drug distribution network. Preliminary findings have allegedly linked Ane to the operation of brothels at an illegal mining site at Wur u, a suburb of the Kayoro community in the Kassena-Nankana West District. The suspect remains in police custody as investigations continue.
The arrest and seizure of the suspected cannabis and other substances are part of the police's efforts to combat the distribution and use of illicit drugs in the region. The police have been working to disrupt the activities of individuals and groups involved in the distribution of illicit substances, which have become a concern in the region. The police's efforts aim to reduce the availability and accessibility of illicit substances.
The Upper East Regional Police Command has not released further details about Ane's alleged activities or the suspected drug distribution network. However, the police have stated that investigations are ongoing, and they are working to identify and apprehend other individuals who may be connected to Ane's alleged activities. The police's efforts to combat illicit drug distribution have been ongoing, with several arrests and seizures made in recent months.
The issue of illicit drug distribution and use has become a concern in Ghana, with various regions experiencing an increase in the availability and accessibility of substances such as cannabis and Tramadol. The police and other stakeholders have been working to address the issue through public education and awareness campaigns, as well as law enforcement efforts to disrupt the activities of individuals and groups involved in the distribution of illicit substances.
The suspect, Tumbana Ane, is currently in police custody, and the police are expected to provide further updates on the investigations and any potential charges that may be brought against him. The police's efforts to combat illicit drug distribution and use are ongoing, and they have urged the public to provide support and cooperation in their efforts to address the issue.
Key points
- The police seized 38 parcels of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp and other prohibited substances, including Tramadol, from Tumbana Ane's residence.
- The police discovered a tunnel at Ane's residence, which investigators suspect may have been used to conceal illicit substances or serve as an escape route.
- The suspect, Tumbana Ane, has been linked to the operation of brothels at an illegal mining site in the Kassena-Nankana West District.
