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An Accra Circuit Court has remanded 38-year-old driver Fatawu Yakubu into police custody following his arrest for the alleged sale of unregistered pharmaceutical products. Yakubu was reportedly found in possession of 70 tablets of suspected unregistered Royal Tapentadol 250 mg, a substance that has not been cleared by the appropriate regulatory authorities for public sale. The court did not take his plea during the initial hearing.
The suspect was apprehended during a specialized police operation in Lapaz, a bustling commercial and transport hub in the capital. This operation was part of a broader law enforcement initiative aimed at curbing the illicit trade of drugs and unregistered medicines that pose significant health risks to the public. Yakubu has been officially charged with the sale of unregistered drugs, and he will remain in custody while the legal process proceeds.
As part of the ongoing investigation, the seized tablets have been forwarded to the Police Forensic Science Laboratory for forensic testing and verification. The court has adjourned the case to November 3, 2026, when the proceedings are expected to resume. This enforcement action highlights the commitment of the authorities to regulating the sale of pharmaceutical products and ensuring that all medications on the market meet national safety standards.