Ghana Police Service arrest two men over GH₵20m counterfeit fabrics

The Ghana Police Service has apprehended two suspects in connection with the smuggling and possession of counterfeit GTP wax-print fabrics valued at approximately GH₵20 million. The suspects, identified as Salifu Mamuda, 50, and Iddrisa Mohammed, 44, were arrested on November 9, 2026, during a targeted operation in Adabraka, Accra. The operation was conducted by the Inspector-General of Police’s (IGP) Special Operations Team following intelligence reports regarding the movement of contraband goods in the area.

According to police reports, the suspects were caught in the act of offloading the counterfeit textiles from two large trucks when the team intervened. Investigators established that the fabrics, which were branded to mimic authentic GTP products, had been smuggled into Ghana from Nigeria. The interception of such a substantial quantity of contraband highlights the ongoing challenge of illegal cross-border trade and its potential impact on the local textile industry and national revenue.

Following the arrests, the seized goods were transported to the National Police Headquarters for further forensic examination and inventory. Both Mamuda and Mohammed currently remain in police custody while investigations continue. Authorities are working to uncover the broader network involved in the smuggling syndicate and identify any additional accomplices who may have facilitated the transport and distribution of the counterfeit goods.