Police Dismantle Alleged Student-Targeting Drug Network in Kumasi
The Inspector-General of Police Special Operations Team, in collaboration with the Ashanti Regional Police Command, has arrested 44 people and dismantled an alleged drug distribution network suspected of targeting university students in Kumasi.
The intelligence-led operations were conducted between July 3 and 5, 2026, across identified criminal hotspots in the Kumasi Metropolis, including Emena New Site, Boadi, Abuabo, Ash Town, Kodie, Bremang, Pankrono, Gyinyaase and surrounding communities.
According to the Police, the operation resulted in the arrest of forty-four suspects, comprising forty-one males and three females, for various narcotics-related offences.
A key outcome of the swoop was the disruption of a network alleged to be producing, distributing and selling narcotic-infused products to students around university communities.
Among the principal suspects are Emmanuel Duah, 24, who is alleged to have produced cannabis-laced toffees advertised on online platforms and sold primarily to students; Richard Boateng, 45, who is alleged to have produced cannabis-infused alcoholic beverages for distribution to students; and Frederick Agyei, who is alleged to have been a principal supplier of cannabis to university students.
The operations also led to the recovery of a cache of exhibits. These include two hundred sachets of 225mg Tramadol tablets branded “Trama King”, quantities of 250mg Tramadol tablets, and four hundred sealed wraps of dried leaves suspected to be narcotics.
Other items retrieved were locally prepared fruit juice, locally branded “Femude”, suspected to contain narcotic substances; a medium-sized double-door refrigerator containing locally prepared concoctions also suspected to be narcotics; quantities of Rizla rolling papers; one sealed black polythene bag containing dried leaves suspected to be narcotics; and nine casino jackpot machines believed to have been used in illegal activities.
All exhibits have been secured for forensic examination and evidential purposes.
The suspects remain in police custody assisting with investigations.
The Ghana Police Service said it is pursuing additional suspects believed to be connected to the alleged distribution network, with the aim of dismantling every link in the supply chain and bringing all those involved to justice.
The Service assured the public, particularly students, parents and educational institutions, of its unwavering commitment to protecting schools and communities from illicit drug trafficking and related criminal activities.
It also commended members of the public whose timely intelligence supported the operation, and urged citizens to continue providing credible information to assist law enforcement in the fight against crime.
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