Also known as: Northern Regional Special Operations Team · Regional Special Operations Team
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Daily Guide
… The operation, led by the Northern Regional Special Operations Team known as Red Maria, forms part of the Command’s sustained efforts to combat drug trafficking and other criminal activities within the region. …
2 Arrested With 170 Parcels Of ‘Indian Hemp’The Chronicle
… According to the police, the operation was carried out on Monday, 27 July 2026, at around 5:30 p.m. by the Northern Regional Special Operations Team, known as Red Maria, as part of the Command’s ongoing anti-narcotics efforts in the region. …
Two Arrested, 170 Parcels of Suspected Indian Hemp Seized in Tamale Drug RaidJoy Online
… In a statement, the Regional Police Command said officers from the Regional Special Operations Team, known as Red Maria and led by Chief Inspector Abu Issahaku, conducted an anti-drug and patrol operation at Katariga on Monday, July 27, 2026, at about 5:30 p.m. …
170 parcels of suspected indian hemp seized in Tamale; 2 arrestedDaily Guide
… The convict was arrested on June 2, 2026, by the Northern Regional Special Operations Team, popularly known as “Red Maria,” at Savelugu in the Northern Region. …
Man Jailed 3 Years For Possessing TramadolJoy Online
… Nindow was arrested on 2 June 2026 in Savelugu by the Northern Region’s CTU Special Team, known as RED MARIA. …
Savelugu drug lord jailed three years for tramadol offences, faces further drug chargesDaily Guide
Suspect Abdul Manan with the exhibits The Northern Regional Special Operations Team, known as Red Maria, embarked on a routine anti-drug peddling operation within the Tamale Metropolis aimed at clamping down on the activities of persons engaged in the sale and distribution of ill …
Suspected Tramadol ‘Kingpin’ Arrested In TamaleJoy Online
… The operation was carried out by the Regional Special Operations Team, known as Red Maria, led by Chief Inspector Abu Issahaku. …
Tamale police arrest suspect with large quantities of drugsJoy Online
The Northern Regional Special Operations Team of the Ghana Police Service has arrested 24 suspects and retrieved quantities of substances suspected to be Indian hemp and Tramadol during an anti-drug operation in the Tamale Metropolis. …
Northern Regional police arrest 24 suspects, retrieve suspected Indian hemp and TramadolDaily Guide
Some of the exhibits retrieved from the suspects The Northern Regional Special Operations Team, known as Red Maria, embarked on a routine anti-drug peddling operation and arrested twenty-four (24) individuals within the Tamale Metropolis in the Northern Region. …
24 Persons Arrested With Alleged Indian Hemp, Tramadol In TamaleJoy Online
… He commended police anti-drug operations, including the Black Maria and Red Maria task forces, for helping to reduce drug-related activities. …
Tamale Mayor pledges transparency as assembly outlines development agendaThe Northern Regional Police Command arrested two suspected drug dealers and recovered 170 parcels of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp during an intelligence-led operation at Katariga in the Tamale Metropolis. The suspects are in custody pending arraignment.
20 hours ago · Daily Guide →
The Northern Regional Police Command arrested two suspected drug dealers and recovered 170 parcels of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp during an intelligence-led operation at Katariga in the Tamale Metropolis. The suspects are in custody pending arraignment.
20 hours ago · Daily Guide →
The Northern Regional Police Command arrested two men and recovered 170 parcels of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp following an intelligence-led operation in Tamale on 27 July. The recovered items have been handed to the Regional Drugs Law Enforcement Unit for forensic processing and laboratory analysis.
28 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Northern Region police arrested two suspected drug dealers and seized 170 parcels of suspected Indian hemp during an intelligence-led operation in Katariga on 27 July 2026. Both suspects remain in custody as investigations continue.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Tamale Circuit Court sentenced Napari Baba Nindow to three years' imprisonment with hard labour for possession of restricted drugs without lawful authority. He was arrested in June by the Northern Regional Special Operations Team in Savelugu with Indian hemp and Tramadol.
8 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Napari Baba Nindow has been sentenced to three years imprisonment with hard labour by a Tamale Circuit Court after pleading guilty to restricted drug offences including possession and prohibited sale of restricted drugs without lawful authority. He was also fined 10,000 penalty units (GH¢120,000) and faces two further charges of possession of narcotic drugs, with proceedings adjourned to 29 June 2026.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Northern Regional Special Operations Team arrested Abdul Manan, 33, in Tamale following an anti-drug operation, recovering 32 boxes of 50mg Tramadol, one box of 250mg Tramadol, one sachet of 120mg Royal Tramadol, one sachet of 100mg Tramadol, nine boxes of 32mg Astradol-P, and 24 bottles of Koffex from his shop and residence. The suspect is in police custody while investigations continue into the source of the drugs and possible accomplices.
25 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Police in the Northern Region arrested a 33-year-old man on Friday 23 May during an anti-drug operation in Tamale's Zujung suburb, recovering 32 boxes of 50mg Tramadol, one box of 250mg Tramadol, one sachet of 120mg Royal Tramadol, one sachet of 100mg Tramadol, nine boxes of 32mg Astradol-P and 24 bottles of Koffex from his chemical shop and home. The suspect is in custody and assisting investigations as police work to establish the source of the drugs.
24 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Northern Regional Special Operations Team arrested 24 suspects and retrieved quantities of substances suspected to be Indian hemp and Tramadol during an anti-drug operation in Tamale Metropolis on May 20, 2026, as part of efforts to combat drug peddling in the region.
23 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Northern Region police arrested 24 individuals in Tamale during an anti-drug operation and recovered five motorbikes, 25 wraps of suspected Indian hemp, and 14 sachets of Tramadol. The suspects are in custody assisting with investigations.
22 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Mayor of Tamale Metropolitan Assembly has announced plans covering infrastructure, agriculture, education, and youth employment as part of efforts to improve transparency and strengthen public participation in governance. The initiative is designed to enhance accountability, deepen citizen engagement, and enable residents to track government projects.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →