Police Arrest Two, Seize 1,613 Suspected Narcotics Parcels in Tema
The Tema Regional Police Command intercepted the suspected narcotics during an intelligence-led operation along the Akosombo–Tema road, leading to the arrest of two suspects now assisting with investigations.
- Tema Police arrested two suspects and seized 1,613 parcels of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs during an intelligence-led operation
- The interception occurred along the Akosombo–Tema road after police received information about a drug shipment from the Volta Region to Tema
- The suspects are in custody as investigations continue, with samples of the seized substances to be tested and preparations underway to prosecute them
The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects and seized more than 1,600 parcels of substances believed to be narcotic drugs following a carefully coordinated intelligence-led operation along the Akosombo–Tema highway.
The interception forms part of ongoing police efforts to curb drug trafficking activities within the Tema enclave and beyond.
According to a police statement issued on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, intelligence gathered on January 10 suggested that a large consignment of suspected narcotics was being transported from the Volta Region to Tema. Acting on the tip-off, officers mounted surveillance along the route, focusing on the Agomeda Junction area.
At about 12:45 a.m. on January 11, police intercepted two vehicles—a white Toyota Highlander (registration number GS 2013-13) and a black Mitsubishi Pajero (registration number GC 400-22). The vehicles were being driven by two men identified as Isaac Odoi, 33, and Kwame Mani, 39.
A search of the vehicles uncovered multiple compressed yellow-wrapped parcels suspected to be narcotic drugs. The suspects were immediately arrested, and both vehicles were impounded and escorted to the police station for further action.
Subsequent investigations revealed that 872 parcels were retrieved from the Mitsubishi Pajero, while 741 parcels were concealed in the Toyota Highlander, bringing the total haul to 1,613 parcels.
On January 12, the suspects and the exhibits were transferred to the Regional Criminal Investigations Department (CID) in Tema, where inventories were taken and photographic evidence secured.
The suspects remain in police custody and are assisting with ongoing investigations. Samples of the seized substances are expected to be sent to the Forensic Crime Laboratory for analysis, while further searches are planned at the suspects’ residences. Police say arrangements are also being made to arraign the suspects before court.
The Tema Regional Police Command has urged the public to continue providing credible information to support crime-fighting efforts and reaffirmed its commitment to intensifying operations against drug trafficking and other criminal activities.
