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A Major Drug Bust in Tamale
The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested 53-year-old Alhaji Abdulai Sayuti for the unlawful possession and sale of restricted pharmaceutical drugs in Tamale. This arrest, made on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, highlights the ongoing efforts to tackle the illegal drug trade in the region.
The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested 53-year-old Alhaji Abdulai Sayuti for the unlawful possession and sale of restricted pharmaceutical drugs in Tamale. This arrest, made on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, highlights the ongoing efforts to tackle the illegal drug trade in the region.
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The Discovery of Restricted Drugs
Following an intelligence-led operation at Victory Cinema near Aboabo, where Alhaji Sayuti operates an Over-The-Counter (OTC) chemical shop, police searched his premises. The search revealed 368 blisters of tramadol (120mg) and 298 blisters of tramaking (120mg), both of which are potent opioids and controlled substances under Ghanaian law.
The operation, which took place around 1:30 p.m., uncovered the illegal substances, leading to the arrest of the suspect. Further investigations directed the authorities to his residence in Fuo, another suburb of Tamale, where a warehouse was discovered. In the warehouse, police found 447 boxes of tramadol and 11 boxes of tramadol.
Court Appearance and Health Incident
Alhaji Sayuti was arraigned in court on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, where he pleaded guilty to charges of possessing restricted drugs and unlawfully selling them. However, during the court proceedings, a trusted source revealed that Alhaji Sayuti collapsed and was subsequently rushed to the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) for medical attention.
Next Steps and Legal Proceedings
Alhaji Sayuti has been remanded into prison custody and is scheduled to reappear in court on July 21, 2025, for further legal proceedings. This drug bust is part of ongoing efforts by law enforcement to clamp down on the illegal sale and distribution of controlled substances in the region.
A Step Toward Combating the Illegal Drug Trade
The arrest of Alhaji Sayuti and the subsequent seizure of a large quantity of Tramadol and Tramaking demonstrate the police’s continued vigilance in combating the illegal drug trade in Northern Ghana. This operation underscores the importance of intelligence-led interventions in maintaining law and order, particularly in the fight against the misuse of opioids and other dangerous drugs.
