Eight appear in court as police intensify crackdown on illicit drugs in Tamale
Eight suspects appeared in court for offences related to drugs on April 7, 2026, in the Tamale Circuit Court. The suspects were arraigned before the court, presided over by Mr Francis Asobayire, for "possession and prohibited sale of restricted drugs, as well as possession of narcotic drugs without lawful authority."
The suspects were arrested between April 2 and April 6, 2026, by the Regional Counter Terrorism Unit (RCTU) Special Operations Team, code-named "Red Maria." Abdulai Alhassan and Issah Abdul Hakim pleaded not guilty and were remanded into prison custody. Mohammed Hafiz, who was earlier arrested by community members at Ward K, pleaded guilty, was convicted, and sentencing was deferred. Abdul Mumin Musah, Alhassan Sulemana, and Lukman Zakaria were each fined 3,000 penalty units, equivalent to GH¢36,000.00, or in default serve 10 years' imprisonment in hard labour. Abubakari, Yussif, and Saeed Abubakari were each fined 1,000 penalty units, amounting to GH¢12,000.00 each, or in default serve 24 months imprisonment.
The case involving Abdulai Alhassan, Issah Abdul Hakim, and Mohammed Hafiz has been adjourned to April 22, 2026, for continuation and sentencing. All remand prisoners and convicted persons are currently in Police custody awaiting COVID-19 test results to facilitate their transfer to the Tamale Central Prison.
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The Northern Regional Police Command has brought eight suspects before the Tamale Circuit Court. They are charged with offenses related to drug possession and sales - but what could this mean for the region?
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