A joint security operation at Weija in the Ga South Municipality has led to the arrest of a 51-year-old man and his wife, with a firearm, 50 rounds of 9mm ammunition and suspected narcotics recovered.
The operation was conducted on Thursday, September 3, 2026, by the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) in collaboration with the National Security’s Special Operations Department after weeks of surveillance and intelligence gathering.
The main suspect, identified as Jibreel Hardi, was intercepted at about 11:00 a.m. while allegedly on his way to meet a prospective buyer.
A search of his vehicle reportedly uncovered quantities of dried leaves wrapped in polythene, suspected to be cannabis, alongside several packets of Tramadol.
The joint team subsequently proceeded to Hardi’s residence, where officers recovered additional quantities of the suspected cannabis and Tramadol.
A firearm and 50 rounds of 9mm ammunition were also found at the residence, according to NACOC.
Hardi’s 42-year-old wife, Abiba Fatawu, was later arrested at the house over her alleged involvement as an accomplice and collaborator.
The two suspects have since been taken to the NACOC Headquarters for processing as investigations continue.
The seized substances are expected to undergo forensic examination as authorities work to determine their exact composition and establish the full circumstances surrounding the case.
The investigation is ongoing, with authorities expected to determine the respective roles of the two suspects and whether further arrests will be madea
