The Greater Accra Regional Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old individual identified as Aminu Amidu Mohammed for trading harmful drugs and possessing an unlicensed firearm at his hideout in Sabon Zongo, Accra.
His arrest followed a tip-off from a community watchdog and subsequent discovery by a police intelligence team.
According to the police, Amidu was found with various prescription-only drugs, including Gebedol and other forms of opioids, popularly known as “Red.”
Addressing journalists at the Greater Accra Regional Police Headquarters on Monday, May 26, Commander DCOP Duuti Tuaruku disclosed that the suspect had been arraigned in court.
He also called on the public to remain active partners in the fight against crime.
“The Police would like to bring to the notice of the public a successful arrest and have charged a 30-year-old trader for possession of quantities of dangerous drugs and an unlicensed firearm.
“Upon information received by the Accra Regional Intelligence Team, the suspect was identified for allegedly possessing and distributing suspected dangerous drugs,” he said.
