The Northern Regional Special Operations Team of the Ghana Police Service at an intelligence-led operation in the Tamale Metropolis, have arrested 11 Nigerians for their alleged involvement in drug peddling and internet fraud.
The operation, which was carried out on March 30, at about 1800 hours, was led by Chief Inspector Abu Issahaku with a team of 35 personnel.
A situational report from the team, made available to the Ghana News Agency in Tamale, said the operation began at Yung, where one of the suspects, Mohammed Hudu, aged 28, was arrested with two sachets of 250mg Tramadol.
The report indicated that the team, acting on further intelligence, moved to Wamale where 10 other suspects were arrested for their alleged involvement in internet fraud.
They were identified as Benjamin Ahmed 29, Michael Monday, 25, Frank Chinadu, 25, Emmanuel Chukwuong, 25, Renew Onochie, 25, Francis Asisi, 25, Owen Umoh, 29, Shadrack John, 22, Okolie James, 27 and Purity Madubunachukwu, 17.
The report said a search conducted at the suspects’ premises led to the retrieval of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, two sachets of 225mg Tramadol, nine laptop computers, three SIM cards, and 11 mobile phones.
All the suspects are currently in Police custody at the Northern Regional Headquarters, assisting with investigations.
