Police Arrest 77 Suspects in Anti-Drug Operation in Tamale and Savelugu

Police arrest 77 suspects in anti-drug operation in Tamale and Savelugu

The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested seventy-seven people in a major anti-drug operation carried out in the Tamale Metropolis and Savelugu Municipality. According to a press release issued by the Regional Police Public Affairs Unit on Tuesday, the operation was conducted on Monday, 23rd March 2026, at around 9:30 pm by a 33-member Special Operations Team known as Red Maria. The team first targeted Lamashegu, known for drug-related a…

Northern Police Arrest 77 Suspects in Major Anti-Drug Operation in Tamale and Savelugu

The Northern Regional Police Command has apprehended 77 individuals during a special anti-drug operation in Tamale and Savelugu. Conducted by the Special Operations Team “Red Maria,” the raid occurred on Monday, March 23, 2026, at around 9:30 p.m., involving 33 police personnel. The operation targeted known drug hotspots as part of ongoing efforts to curb drug trafficking and associated crimes in the region. In Lamashegu, one suspect was arreste…