Four Arrested, Pistol, Narcotics Seized in Mankranso Operation

Four suspected drug peddlers have been arrested and a pistol, narcotics, and cash seized in a police operation in Mankranso.

The Ghana Police Service has arrested four suspected drug peddlers and recovered a locally manufactured pistol, suspected narcotic substances and cash during an intelligence-led operation at Kunsu Township in the Mankranso District of the Ashanti Region. The operation, conducted in the early hours of Friday, June 26, 2026, forms part of the Police Service’s ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and related criminal activities in the district. The suspects have been identified as Issaka Musah, 22, Amankwah Emmanuel, 25, Kwame Boateng, 32, and Appiah Prince, 23.

According to a police statement, items retrieved during the operation include a locally manufactured pistol loaded with two BB rounds of ammunition, quantities of suspected tramadol, red capsules, dried leaves believed to be Indian hemp, a whitish powder suspected to be cocaine, and GH¢5,647.40, believed to be proceeds from the alleged illicit drug trade. Police said preliminary investigations indicate the suspects allegedly admitted ownership of the recovered exhibits. They are currently in police custody assisting with investigations and will be put before court after investigations are concluded.

The Ghana Police Service has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling drug-related offences and organised crime, while urging members of the public to continue providing credible information to support efforts to identify and arrest criminals. This is the latest in a string of operations aimed at disrupting the country's illicit drug trade.

The operation was a result of ongoing intelligence gathering and surveillance by the Ghana Police Service. The exact details of the operation remain unclear, but it is understood that police received a tip-off about suspicious activities in the area.

The arrest and seizure of the suspected narcotics and pistol have sent shockwaves through the community, with many expressing concern about the growing problem of drug trafficking in the region. The police have vowed to continue their efforts to combat the issue.

The Ghana Police Service has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling drug-related offences and organised crime, while urging members of the public to continue providing credible information to support efforts to identify and arrest criminals.