The Central Regional Police Command has taken seven individuals into custody following an intelligence-led swoop against narcotic drug peddling and related criminal activities within the Cape Coast Metropolis.
The suspects, Robert Kobbina, Abu Issifu, Janet Mensah, Emmanuel Quarshie, Osei Boateng, Animful Emmanuel, and Charity Nkrumah, were apprehended on Saturday, December 13, 2025.
In a statement, police explained that the arrests were carried out as part of a targeted operation to curb the sale and consumption of banned substances.
“At a known narcotic drug base at Effutu, police arrested suspects Robert Kobbina and Abu Issifu. A search conducted on suspect Robert Kobbina led to the retrieval of assorted narcotic drugs and related items, including sachets and tablets of timaking, Tdrona, royal fart, dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, tobacco products, lighters, and several packs of assorted cigarettes,” the police statement reads.
The operation was later extended to Poly Amisano and Nkanfoa, both identified as hubs for drug distribution.
“At Poly Amisano, police arrested suspects Janet Mensah, Emmanuel Quarshie, Osei Boateng, Animful Emmanuel, and Charity Nkrumah. A search conducted at a drinking spot operated by suspect Janet Mensah led to the retrieval of large quantities of cigarettes, tobacco products, lighters, and three jackpot gaming machines.
“An additional four jackpot machines were retrieved at Nkanfoa.”
Police confirmed that all seven suspects remain in custody and are assisting with ongoing investigations.
