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The Ashanti Regional Police Command has intercepted a truck loaded with suspected unregistered pharmaceutical products and arrested six persons during a targeted, intelligence-led operation at the Airport Roundabout in Kumasi.
The swoop forms part of ongoing efforts by the Ghana Police Service and the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) to clamp down on the illegal sale and distribution of unregistered drugs across the country.
According to a police statement, the operation was conducted on Monday, June 29, 2026. It involved officers from the Ashanti Regional Police Command working in collaboration with the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Special Operations Team (SOT) deployed from the National Police Headquarters in Accra.
Police intercepted a DAF XF truck with registration number AW 5113-21 during the operation.
Six Suspects in Custody
The suspects arrested have been identified as:
1. Abdul Karim Ramadan, 20
2. Wisdom Pakindam Jatuat, 38
3. Razak Issahaku, 37
4. Abdul Rahman Yakubu, 45
5. Iddrisu Mohammed, 26
6. Nana Abio Godwin, 27
All six are currently in police custody assisting the Drug Law Enforcement Unit (DLEU) with investigations.
17 Sacks of Suspected Unregistered Drugs Seized
A search of the truck uncovered 17 fertilizer sacks containing pharmaceutical tablets suspected to be unregistered and not approved for sale in Ghana.
The consignment comprised 10 sacks of tablets labelled Dyclosa 50mg and seven sacks labelled Royal Chest and Lungs.
“The seized pharmaceutical products have been retained as exhibits,” police said. “They will be handed over to the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) for examination and further investigations to determine their registration status, composition, and compliance with the provisions of the Public Health Act, 2012 (Act 851).”
Police Reaffirm Commitment to Public Health Safety
The Ghana Police Service reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with the FDA and other relevant stakeholders to combat the illegal sale and distribution of unregistered pharmaceutical products.
The Service noted that the illicit trade poses serious risks to public health, as unregistered drugs may be counterfeit, substandard, or contain harmful substances.
Public Urged to Report Suspicious Activity
The Police have appealed to the public to support the fight against fake and unregistered drugs.
“Members of the public are encouraged to volunteer credible information on the illegal sale, distribution or manufacture of pharmaceutical products by reporting such activities to the nearest police station or through the appropriate emergency channels,” the statement added.
Investigations are ongoing.
