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Discover the details of a major police operation in Ghana's Ashanti Region and the items seized from suspected criminals.

Ghana Police Service conducted an intelligence-led operation in the Ashanti Region targeting suspected drug peddlers and other criminal elements.

A special police operation is underway in the Northern Region- but what exactly are they hoping to find?

The Northern Regional Police Command has intensified efforts against illicit drug peddling and related crimes. Operation "Red Maria" is targeting drug hotspots- but what will they uncover?

A police operation in Tamale targets drug hotspots - but what did they find, and what does it mean for the community?

The Northern Regional Police Command conducted an anti-drug operation in Tamale, targeting areas known for drug-related activities. Authorities are working to maintain law and order- but what will they uncover?

A police swoop in Kumasi targeted criminal hubs - but what did they uncover in Alaba and Thinker?

A special police team has conducted operations in Kumasi to address criminal activities. The focus was on robbery, drug peddling and the sale of illegal firearms - but what did they find?

Koforidua market women in hot water over palm oil - what dangerous substance was allegedly added?

Seven female traders in Koforidua have been arrested by police - the situation involves allegations of adulterated palm oil. Concerns are rising about potential health risks and the integrity of the food supply - what could be the consequences?

Suspected narcotics were seized, and multiple arrests were made - but where were the drugs headed?

The Ghana Police Service has intensified operations in the Upper West Region - targeting drug trafficking and abuse. Major interceptions occurred across several districts.

An extensive police operation has uncovered a suspected drug network allegedly preying on university students in Kumasi-what will this mean for

Ghana Police have launched a major operation targeting an alleged drug distribution network suspected of supplying narcotic-infused products to

An entrepreneur has been arrested following allegations of operating an online sex abuse network. What did the police find?

Ghana's Cybercrime Unit has arrested an entrepreneur amid allegations of online sexual abuse. The suspect's alleged activities have prompted a police investigation - but what did they uncover?

A Savannah Region Council member is tackling drug abuse and investing in development - but can they succeed?

Seidu Sampson Abudu, Council of State Member for the Savannah Region, has launched an anti-drug campaign in Tinga. The initiative aims to address substance abuse and invest in community development- but what challenges will they face?

Sheikh Dr. Amin Bonsu calls for religious harmony during Eid al-Adha - but what prompted this appeal?

Sheikh Dr. Amin Bonsu celebrated Eid al-Adha with the Muslim community at Beposo. He used the occasion to advocate for religious unity to foster national development - but why now?

Why are local leaders engaging with tricycle operators? What changes might be coming to Kumasi's roads?

The Asanteman Zongo Nkosuohene and the Asokore-Mampong Municipal Security Council are working together. They've organized a workshop for tricycle operators in Greater Kumasi - aiming to streamline their operations.

A special police operation in Kumasi targeted drug peddling - but what did they uncover in the process?

The IGP Special Operations Team conducted a special anti-crime operation in the Kumasi metropolis. The operation focused on known hotspots, raising questions about the safety and security of residents - but what did they find?

A crackdown in Kumasi targets the toxic 'Sukudai' cocktail - but one suspect's actions raise serious questions.

National Security operatives in Kumasi have seized chemicals used in the preparation of the toxic "Sukudai" cocktail. The operation hints at a broader effort to combat the distribution of the dangerous substance - but what will they uncover?

The inaugural drug screening for security service applicants has unveiled a significant challenge that demands immediate attention and strategic

Ghana's security services recently conducted their first-ever mandatory drug screening for applicants. This initiative aimed to ensure the integrity

A UN group is sounding the alarm about a crisis in Ghana's rural areas - but what's causing it?

A UN Working Group has voiced concerns over the worsening conditions in Ghana's rural communities- citing weak law enforcement and environmental destruction. They warn of threats to livelihoods, food security and social stability- but what specific issues are at play?

Wa hosted the Upper West Zongo Festival 2026, but an undercurrent of concern threatened to overshadow the celebrations- why?

The Upper West Zongo Festival 2026 convened in Wa, bringing together diverse groups. Discussions centered on growing worries about drug abuse among the youth- and the potential impacts on Zongo communities.

A raid at 'Tinker Island' leads to multiple arrests - but what does this mean for the community?

A special police operation, led by DSP Bawah Abdul Jalil, targeted a drug hub known as 'Tinker Island' in the Ashanti Region. The raid aimed to disrupt criminal networks involved in drug trafficking and other illicit activities - raising questions about the community impact.

An illegal mining gang opened fire on a taskforce in Ahanta West - what happened next?

A NAIMOS taskforce in the Western Region faced an ambush during an operation targeting illegal mining within a GREL rubber plantation- raising concerns about the safety of law enforcement. The incident prompted a large-scale response, but what did authorities uncover?