The Bono-East Regional Command of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has successfully conducted a targeted enforcement operation dubbed “Operation Clean Street” at identified drug hotspots (ghettos) in Donkor-Nkwanta, within the Nkoranza South District of the Bono-East Region.
The operation, carried out on Friday, 27 March 2026 which forms part of NACOC’s sustained efforts to combat the distribution and abuse of illicit drugs, particularly among the youth, and to restore safety in communities identified as high-risk areas.
During the operation, six (6) suspects were arrested. The suspects have been identified as: Ismael Tahiru, 20 years, Edward Adai, 20 years, Opoku Kwame, 20 years, Benjamin Atinga, 22 years, Isaac Antwi, 23 years and Emmanuel Brobbey, 23 years.
A search conducted on the suspects led to the retrieval of substances suspected to be cannabis, as well as other synthetic drugs. The following exhibits were seized:
• Tramadol (Red) 250mg – 4 blisters
• Gold Seal – 6 boxes
• Cannabis (rolls) – 60 pieces
• Wrapped parcels of cannabis – quarter
• Compressed cannabis parcel – 1½
• Local cannabis – 7 quantities
• Rolling papers – 4
• Lighter – 1
• Motorcycle – 1
• Kitchen knives – 2
• Scissors – 5
• Hammer – 1
All suspects are currently in custody and assisting with ongoing investigations. The seized items have been secured for further analysis and evidential purposes.
