The Ghana Police Service has arrested two men in connection with the possession of a significant quantity of suspected narcotic substances during a routine patrol operation in the Ayi Mensah area of the Greater Accra Region.

The suspects, identified as Mathew Narkotey and Augustine Teye, were intercepted on June 7, 2025, by officers from the National Operations Department (NOD). They were traveling in a Mazda pick-up truck with registration number GT 3490-P when the police conducted a search of the vehicle.

Inside the truck, officers discovered eleven large, compressed sacks of what is suspected to be illegal narcotic substances. The packages were concealed in the rear compartment of the vehicle.

Vehicle and Evidence Seized

According to a police statement, the vehicle and the suspected drugs have been impounded and secured at the Joint Operations Centre. Authorities say the seizure is part of an ongoing national effort to disrupt drug trafficking networks and clamp down on illegal narcotics in circulation.

“The items have been secured for evidential purposes, and investigations are ongoing,” the statement said.

Suspects in Custody

The two suspects are currently in police custody and are assisting investigators with further details regarding the origin and destination of the substances. Early interrogations have led to the mention of another individual, one Martey, believed to be the intended recipient of the consignment.

Hunt for Third Suspect

The police say active efforts are underway to locate and arrest Martey, who is now considered a person of interest in the investigation. Authorities have urged members of the public with relevant information to come forward.

“We are following all credible leads to ensure everyone involved in this illegal operation is brought to justice,” a senior officer familiar with the operation noted.

National Response to Drug Trafficking

This arrest is part of a broader security strategy by the Ghana Police Service and the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) to stem the flow of illegal drugs across the country. The strategic location of Ayi Mensah—situated at a key junction between the Eastern Region and Greater Accra—makes it a hotspot for such trafficking activities.

Authorities have increased highway patrols, intelligence-led operations, and community surveillance as part of the national crackdown.

Public Encouraged to Stay Vigilant

The Ghana Police Service is urging citizens to remain alert and report suspicious movements, particularly in rural and border communities where traffickers often attempt to evade detection.

“We rely on the public’s cooperation to win the fight against narcotics. Every tip counts,” the statement added.

Citizens can share tips or suspicious activities through the Ghana Police emergency lines or anonymously via the Police Service’s tip line.

Emergency Contacts

• General Emergency: 191
• Drug-Related Tips (NACOC): 0800 22 33 44
• WhatsApp Crime Tip Line: +233 59 147 6929

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