
The Ghana Police Service has arrested 41 individuals during a targeted intelligence-led operation in the Lapaz and Chantan neighborhoods of Accra. The exercise, conducted by the Police Special Operations Team (SOT) on October 15, 2026, was designed to disrupt organized criminal networks and curb the growing prevalence of narcotic-related activities in these areas. Among those taken into custody were 35 males and six females, marking a significant intervention in the local security landscape.
The operation commenced around midday, with tactical teams sweeping through specific locations identified through prior intelligence gathering. During the subsequent searches, police officers discovered and retrieved quantities of dried leaves suspected to be narcotics. These materials have been documented and seized as evidence for further forensic testing and potential prosecution. The swift nature of the raid highlights the Special Operations Team's focus on high-impact interventions to reclaim public spaces from criminal elements.
Currently, all the suspects remain in police custody as investigators work to establish the origin of the seized substances and identify the broader network of suppliers and distributors. The Ghana Police Service has emphasized that this operation is part of a wider strategy to enhance community safety and reduce the influence of illegal drugs. Authorities have assured the public that any individuals found to be involved in criminal activities will face the full rigors of the law as the investigation proceeds toward formal charges.