The Upper East Regional Police Command has arrested 14 suspects over their alleged involvement in the cultivation and distribution of narcotic drugs at Daliga in the Nabdam District of the Upper East Region.
The suspects were arrested on August 16, 2026, during an intelligence-led operation carried out by personnel from the Police Intelligence Directorate (PID) and the newly formed Black Cobra Team.
Those arrested are Alex Nyaaba, Charles Keleg Dombil, Zimi Pandam, Jennifer Ziini, Tobirr Naab, Yinteng James, Tosil Wandabil, Sandanane Peehim, Borimi Nohoo, Curim Teng, Curim Kugri, Nohou Dagobila and Abane Zangbeog.
According to the Upper East Regional Police Command, the operation was launched based on intelligence concerning suspected narcotic drug cultivation and distribution activities in the Daliga area.
During a search conducted as part of the operation, police reportedly discovered a large quantity of suspected narcotic substances concealed in sacks containing millet and maize.
The discovery has led investigators to suspect that the illegal cultivation was being carried out alongside food crops as a means of concealing the farms from law enforcement authorities.
Preliminary investigations by the police indicate that suspected Indian hemp was allegedly cultivated together with millet and maize. Authorities believe the arrangement was intended to make the cultivation less noticeable and help those involved evade detection.
The police further stated that the suspects are believed to be major suppliers of narcotic drugs to several drug peddlers operating in different parts of the Upper East Region.
The arrests represent a significant development in the authorities’ efforts to tackle suspected narcotic drug cultivation and distribution in the region.
The Police Intelligence Directorate and the Black Cobra Team are expected to continue their investigations to determine the full extent of the alleged activities and establish whether other individuals may be connected to the suspected network.
The suspects are currently in police custody and are expected to be processed before being put before the court to face the appropriate charges.
Their arrest does not, however, constitute a finding of guilt. The allegations against them will have to be tested through the judicial process, where the prosecution will be required to present evidence supporting its case.
The accused persons will also have the opportunity to respond to the allegations and defend themselves in accordance with the law.
The operation highlights the importance of intelligence-led policing in tackling suspected drug-related activities, particularly in areas where agricultural land can make the detection of illicit cultivation more difficult.
The Upper East Regional Police Command is expected to provide further updates as investigations progress and the suspects are taken through the appropriate legal procedures.
Authorities have continued to encourage members of the public to provide information that could assist law enforcement agencies in identifying and disrupting criminal activities in their communities.
For now, the 14 suspects remain in police custody as the investigation into the alleged cultivation and distribution of narcotic drugs continues.
Source: Thepressradio.com
