Police Arrest 14 Suspected Narcotic Plant Farmers at Daliga

Accra: The Upper East Regional Police Command has arrested 14 individuals suspected of being involved in the cultivation and distribution of narcotic plants in Daliga, located in the Nabdam District. These arrests were made as part of an intelligence-led operation conducted by the Police Intelligence Directorate (PID) in collaboration with the newly formed Black Cobra Team. According to Ghana News Agency, the operation took place on Sunday, August 16, 2026. Among those arrested were Alex Nyaaba, 63; Charles Keleg Dombil, 30; Zimi Pandam, 45; Jennifer Ziini, 30; Tobire Naab, 70; Yinteng James, 59; Tosil Wandabil, 27; Sandanane Peehim, 35; Borimi Nohoo, 29; Curim Teng, 26; Curim Kugri, 20; Nohou Dagobila; Gurimi Nabdok; and Abane Zangbeog, 48. A statement released by Chief Inspector Abdul-Rahman Sumaila, the Upper East Regional Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Police Service, detailed that a search during the operation uncovered a significant amount of suspected narcotic drugs hidden in sacks of millet an d maize. The statement further explained that preliminary investigations suggest the suspected Indian hemp was being cultivated alongside millet and maize to disguise the farms and avoid detection. It was noted that the suspects were key suppliers of narcotic drugs to several drug peddlers operating throughout the Upper East Region. Currently, the suspects are in police custody and are expected to be brought before the court to face legal proceedings. The statement emphasized that the arrests are part of the Regional Police Command's ongoing efforts to combat the cultivation, distribution, and use of narcotics in the region.