The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested five people and seized firearms, ammunition, suspected narcotics and other items during an intelligence-led operation at the Tamale Aboabo Scrap Area.
The operation was conducted on Monday, September 21, by the Regional Special Operations Team, known as RED MARIA, following intelligence on suspected drug-related and other criminal activities in the area.
The suspects are Ibrahim Issahaku, 39; Mohamed John, 28; Mohamed Nawas, 25; Mohamed Osman Awal, 41; and Kwame Boateng, 28.
Police said Mohamed John and Mohamed Nawas were suspected drug users, while Kwame Boateng was suspected of dealing in narcotics.
Police also alleged that Mohamed Osman Awal, who owns the scrap business at the location, had been harbouring drug peddlers on the premises.
A search of Issahaku’s residence reportedly led to the recovery of two foreign-made pistols, two rounds of 9mm ammunition, suspected Indian hemp and GH¢1,880.
Police also recovered GH¢18,825 concealed inside Boateng’s motorcycle, which they suspect could be proceeds from narcotics sales.
Other exhibits included 123 wraps of suspected Indian hemp, 12 sachets of Rohypnol, seven sachets of Tramadol, 111 wraps of suspected “ashes” and three motorbikes.
The suspects and exhibits have been handed over to the Regional Drug Law Enforcement Unit for further investigation.