G/AR: Police Special Operations Team Arrests 41 Suspects

The Special Operations Team (SOT) of the Ghana Police Service has arrested 41 suspects during an intelligence-led operation at Lapaz and Chantan.

The operation was conducted at about 12:00 noon on October 15, 2026, and targeted criminal and narcotics-related activities in the two areas.

The suspects, comprising 35 males and six females, were arrested following the operation.

A search conducted on the suspects and within the operational areas led to the retrieval of quantities of dried leaves suspected to be narcotic substances.

All 41 suspects are currently in police custody and assisting with investigations.

Police say investigations are ongoing to establish the source, ownership and intended use of the suspected narcotic substances, after which appropriate legal action will be taken against any suspect found culpable.

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