Police Intercepts Tramadol in Nalerigu.
Police Intercepts Tramadol – Police and NACOC in Nalerigu seize 1,195 boxes of Tramadol concealed in a truck, arresting six suspects who are now assisting with investigations into the drug smuggling operation.
Major Drug Bust: Police and NACOC Intercepts 1,195 Boxes of Tramadol, Arrest Six Suspects
NALERIGU, North East Region – In a significant victory against illicit drug trafficking, the North East Regional Police Command, in a strategic collaboration with the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), has intercepted a massive shipment of restricted pharmaceuticals. Consequently, this operation led to the seizure of 1,195 boxes of Tramadol and the arrest of six suspected individuals.
Police Intercepts Tramadol – Coordination Leads to Arrests
According to an official press release dated September 21, 2025, the successful operation was conducted on September 18th. Specifically, officers intercepted two trucks with registration numbers GR 1712-16 and AW 4417-14 at Gbintri, a community near Nalerigu. The suspects, identified as Alhassan Braimah, Yakubu Muntaka, Abdulai Shakur, Mumuni Iddrisu, Mumuni Yakubu, and Moses Ayorik, were apprehended at the scene. Furthermore, investigations revealed that the vehicles had been loaded in Sankase, in the Republic of Togo, before crossing into Ghana. Their intended destination was confirmed to be Gbintri in the North East Region.
Concealment and Discovery of the Contraband
Upon interception, law enforcement agents conducted a thorough search of the trucks. As a result, they discovered the large consignment of Tramadol Hydrochloride 120mg, a potent prescription painkiller popularly known on the street as “Red.” Importantly, the drugs were cleverly concealed among other legitimate goods in the truck with registration number GR 1712-16. The police have since secured all 1,195 boxes as evidence for prosecution purposes.
Suspects Admit to Distribution Plans
During interrogation, the suspects provided crucial information about the smuggling ring. They admitted that the entire consignment was destined for one of the arrested individuals, Moses Ayorik, at Gbintri. From there, the plan was for the Tramadol to be delivered onward to another individual in Gushegu, indicating a wider distribution network.
Ongoing Investigations and Next Steps
Currently, all six suspects remain in police custody and are actively assisting with the investigation. Meanwhile, police efforts are focusing on a manhunt for other individuals in connection with the case. This major interception highlights the ongoing commitment of the Ghana Police Service and NACOC.
Their mission is to dismantle the drug trafficking networks that threaten public health and safety. DSP Robert Anabiik Anmain, the Public Affairs Officer for the North East Region, confirmed all details of the operation. He reaffirmed the service’s unwavering dedication to its motto: “Service With Integrity.”
Police Intercepts Tramadol
