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The Inspector-General of Police’s (IGP) Special Operations Team has apprehended 74 suspects in the Upper East Region following a high-stakes, intelligence-led crackdown on narcotics trafficking and violent crime. The operations, conducted in Paga and Navrongo, targeted cross-border criminal networks and resulted in the arrest of individuals from Ghana, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Togo. During the sweep, authorities seized various narcotic substances, 16 motorbikes used for distribution, and quantities of foreign cigarettes. Sixteen of the suspects have already been remanded by the High Court, with further court appearances scheduled for early June as police continue to profile the remaining individuals.
In a parallel enforcement action, the Tema Regional Police Command arrested six Chinese nationals for manufacturing substandard mattresses in Afienya and Dawhenya. This joint operation with the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) was triggered by consumer complaints on social media regarding poor product quality. The GSA emphasized that these companies had previously been penalized for similar violations and announced the formation of a dedicated task force to ensure strict compliance with manufacturing standards. These arrests underscore a broader national effort to protect both public safety and consumer rights from illicit activities.
Security concerns have also extended into the educational sector, where a student in the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem (KEEA) area was arrested for allegedly assaulting a female teacher during class. The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has intervened to ensure the case is prosecuted, citing a worrying trend of school-based violence. This incident mirrors recent warnings from legal and energy expert Lom-Nuku Ahlijah, who attributed the rise in student indiscipline to a significant decline in school supervision and the erosion of traditional disciplinary frameworks across Ghanaian educational institutions.
While law enforcement remains focused on crime prevention, the service also celebrated excellence and community outreach. Chief Superintendent Doris Grant was honored as the Eastern Region's Best Woman Police Officer and Overall Best Worker at the 2026 Heroes of the Region Conference in Koforidua, recognized for her long-standing commitment to community engagement. Simultaneously, in the North East Region, the Gambaga Mental Health Unit conducted a sensitization program for officers and inmates at the Gambaga Local Prison. The initiative focused on stress management and substance abuse, aiming to improve the mental well-being of those within the correctional system and encourage a more empathetic approach to rehabilitation.
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