The Ghana Police Service has arrested a 39-year-old man suspected of operating a narcotics distribution network in the Bono Region following what authorities describe as an intelligence-led operation.
The suspect, identified as David Frimpong, was picked up by officers from the Berekum Divisional Police Command at Nyamebekyere, a suburb within the Berekum Municipality.
In a statement issued on Thursday, February 19, 2026, police said officers stormed a semi-completed building believed to be serving as the suspect’s base of operations.
Upon spotting the officers, Frimpong allegedly attempted to flee but was quickly apprehended.
A subsequent search of the premises led to the discovery of what police described as substantial quantities of suspected narcotic substances, along with materials believed to be used in their preparation and packaging.
According to police, the following items were retrieved from the residence:
Seven compressed slabs of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp
195 wraps of dried leaves
Three sacks containing additional dried leaves believed to be Indian hemp
A container of groundnut cake toffee suspected to have been laced with narcotic substances
Six pairs of scissors
Fourteen packs of cigarettes
190 wrapping papers
All the exhibits have been secured for evidential purposes and will be subjected to forensic examination to determine their composition.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect is believed to have been supplying narcotic substances within Berekum and nearby communities.
Police confirmed that Frimpong remains in custody as investigations continue. He is expected to be arraigned before court to face charges related to possession of narcotic drugs without lawful authority.
Authorities say the arrest forms part of ongoing efforts to clamp down on drug trafficking and related criminal activities in the region.
