Upper West Regional Police Intercept 192 Parcels of Cocaine; Two Suspects Remanded in Wa

The Upper West Regional Police Command has arrested two individuals, 26-year-old Abdulai Isaac and Iddrisu Kamaldeen, following the interception of 192 compressed parcels of suspected cocaine. The operation, which took place on September 6, 2026, was the result of a targeted intelligence-led surveillance mission aimed at disrupting a narcotics trafficking route between Kumasi and Wa. The suspects appeared before the Wa Circuit Court shortly after their arrest, where they were remanded into police custody as authorities continue to investigate the broader network behind the shipment.

According to police reports, security officials intercepted Abdulai Isaac at the ESP Bus Station in Wa shortly after his arrival from Kumasi. A thorough search of his belongings led to the discovery of the 192 compressed wraps concealed within his backpack. During subsequent interrogations, Iddrisu Kamaldeen was identified as the intended customer for the illegal substance and was promptly apprehended by the police. A field test conducted on the seized parcels confirmed that the substance was indeed cocaine, marking a significant victory for local drug enforcement efforts.

The Wa Circuit Court has scheduled the suspects to reappear on October 9, 2026. In the interim, the Upper West Regional Police Command is intensifying its efforts to identify and arrest other associates linked to this trafficking operation. This successful bust highlights the increasing vigilance of Ghanaian security agencies in monitoring transit hubs and intercepting the flow of illicit substances across regional borders. Police officials have urged the public to continue providing credible information to help combat organized crime and narcotics trafficking in the region.