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Tema Police intercept over 1,600 parcels of suspected narcotic drugs
The Tema Regional Police Command has intercepted 1,613 parcels of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs during an intelligence-led operation along the Akosombo–Tema road.
According to a press release issued by the Public Affairs Unit of the Ghana Police Service on January 13 2026, the operation formed part of ongoing efforts to clamp down on drug trafficking in the region.
The Police explained that on January 10 2026, intelligence was received that suspected narcotic drugs were being transported from the Volta Region towards Tema.
Following the information, police teams mounted surveillance along the route, with particular focus on the Agomeda Junction area.
The statement noted that at about 12:45 a.m. on January 11 2026, officers intercepted two vehicles a white Toyota Highlander with registration number GS 2013-13 and a black Mitsubishi Pajero with registration number GC 400-22.
The vehicles were being driven by two suspects, Isaac Odoi, aged 33, and Kwame Mani, aged 39.
A search conducted on the vehicles led to the discovery of several compressed yellow-wrapped parcels suspected to be narcotic drugs.
The suspects were arrested and the vehicles escorted to the police station for further action.
On January 12 2026, the suspects and the seized items were handed over to the Regional Criminal Investigations Department in Tema, where photographs and inventories were taken.
Police indicated that 872 parcels were retrieved from the Mitsubishi Pajero, while 741 parcels were found in the Toyota Highlander, bringing the total number of parcels seized to 1,613.
The suspects are currently in police custody assisting with investigations. The Police said samples of the substances will be sent to the Forensic Crime Laboratory for testing, while further searches will be carried out at the suspects’ residences.
Arrangements are also underway to process the suspects for court.
The Tema Regional Police Command reiterated its commitment to intensifying operations against drug trafficking and other criminal activities and urged the public to continue providing credible information to support police efforts.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Abena Osei Asare has expressed concerns about the failure of the Administrator of the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) Mr. Paul Adjei to honour invitation of the Committee to assist in dealing with abandoned projects cited in the 2024 Auditor-General’s report.
She emphasised that some of the projects have been abandoned for more than 20 years and it kept reoccurring in the Auditor-General’s report yearly, stressing that the GETFund Administrator could assist by prioritising these projects.
However, he has failed to personally appear before the Committee since the commencement of the Committee’s public hearing in the 9th Parliament.
According to the 2024 Auditor-General’s report on Pre-University Educational Institutions, nine (9) Institutions with 16 projects awarded by the GET Fund Secretariat had been abandoned/delayed for a period ranging between three (3) and 28 years.
Some of the affected schools include Adanwomoase Senior High School (Boys and Girls dormitory abandoned for 12 years), Atoa Senior High School (Home Economics Block abandoned for 27 years), Beposo Senior High School (Dinning Hall and Kitchen Complex abandoned for 10 years and lastly KNUST Senior High School (Three storey classroom block abandoned for 20 years).
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Energy continued its oversight responsibilities with a working visit to the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) yesterday.
Chairman of the Committee, Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, said the visit formed part of efforts to familiarize members with the Authority’s operations and to explore ways Parliament could provide the necessary support.
He explained that the NPA’s work is focused on regulating Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector, a critical area for national energy security.
Mr. Bedzrah noted that the Committee is particularly interested in assessing whether the country has adequate petroleum stock to meet demand.
He noted that rising geopolitical tensions, including the ongoing US–Iran conflict, could have adverse effect on Ghana’s energy supply and pricing.
He further disclosed that the Committee intends to engage closely with the Authority on a proposed new petroleum bill.
According to him, a draft of the legislation will be reviewed and possibly presented to Parliament under a certificate of urgency.
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