Police arrest 41 suspects in Lapaz and Chantan narcotics operation

Story by: Regina Bless

The Special Operations Team (SOT) of the Ghana Police Service has arrested 41 suspects during an intelligence-led operation targeting criminal activities and suspected narcotics-related offences at Lapaz and Chantan on Thursday, October 15, 2026.

The operation, which took place at about 12:00 noon, was aimed at addressing criminal activities in the two areas as part of efforts to strengthen public safety and combat suspected drug-related offences.

The suspects comprise 35 males and six females. A search conducted on the suspects and within the operational areas led to the retrieval of quantities of dried leaves suspected to be narcotic substances.

All 41 suspects are currently in police custody and assisting investigators with ongoing inquiries into the incident.

According to the information provided, investigations are underway to establish the source, ownership and intended use of the suspected narcotic substances.

The police indicated that appropriate legal action would be taken against any suspect found culpable following the investigations.

The operation forms part of efforts by the Ghana Police Service to tackle suspected criminal activities and narcotics-related offences in communities across the country.