Crime
Man arrested in Ashaiman over 18 slabs of suspected Indian Hemp
The arrest, confirmed by the Ashaiman District Police Command on Tuesday, followed a coordinated intelligence operation between officers in Ho and Ashaiman.
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Crime
Immigration officer killed, another injured in Tempane shooting
The two officers, who were on official duty at the time, were attacked by unidentified assailants who subsequently made away with their service rifles.
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General
Acting CJ warns judges against painkiller misuse
Speaking at the 44th Annual Conference of the Association of Magistrates and Judges of Ghana (AMJG) in Accra, he revealed that many judicial officers rely heavily on over-the-counter drugs like diclofenac and ibuprofen to cope with workload...
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Crime
Police seize over 1,000 boxes of Tramadol in North East region, six arrested
According to a police statement, the joint operation with the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) took place on September 18, 2025.
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Crime
Tamale boutique owner arrested over suspected narcotics
The raid, carried out in the Northern Regional capital on September 18, uncovered 2,250 wraps of a substance believed to be cannabis, along with quantities of opioids.
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Others
UK vows to challenge court barriers to migrant deportations
The pledge follows a recent court decision that temporarily blocked the deportation of an asylum seeker who had crossed into the country by boat.
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Courts
Savannah Region: Six convicted following NACOC's seizure, destruction of illicit drugs
The substances were confiscated during targeted enforcement operations, which led to the conviction of six individuals by the Damongo Circuit Court. Each was fined not less than 500 penalty units.
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Crime
Police arrest 2, seize 519 parcels of suspected indian hemp
The suspects, identified as 30-year-old Eric Nkyeke and 28-year-old Francis Klu, were arrested at about 7:40 a.m. on Monday, August 11, 2025.
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Courts
Salesgirl jailed 10 years for possession of cocaine
Presiding Judge Isaac Addo also imposed a GH¢120,000 fine on the convict. Should she fail to pay the amount, she will serve an additional three years behind bars.
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US
Trump sues Wall Street Journal, Murdoch over Epstein note claim
At the heart of the case is a 2003 birthday note reportedly sent by Trump to Epstein, which the article described as “bawdy” and framed within the outline of a naked woman.
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Crime
Woman arrested with 3,900 slabs of suspected Indian Hemp at Ada
According to a statement from the Tema Regional Police Command, the arrest was made on June 25, 2025, during a targeted operation that intercepted a tipper truck with registration number GW 9768-12.
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Crime
Two arrested in cocoa smuggling bust in Elmina
The arrests were made on Sunday, June 8, 2025, during a targeted intelligence-led operation in Elmina, following a tip-off received two weeks earlier.
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Crime
26 arrested in drug bust at Aflao border; narcotics, cash seized
According to a press release from the Regional Command, the operation, driven by intelligence, targeted several key locations in the border enclave notorious for criminal activity.
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Business
U.S. Court strikes down Trump trade tariffs
The U.S. Court of International Trade, based in Manhattan, held that the White House misapplied emergency powers when it imposed tariffs on a broad range of countries.
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Crime
7 Ghanaian, Nigerian nationals to face trial in India over online scam
The arrests were made following a sting operation conducted by the Mohali Cyber Crime Cell of Punjab’s State Police. The suspects, aged between 25 and 35, were reportedly operating from a rented apartment in Noida, where they had set up wha...
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Courts
Woman granted GH¢70,000 bail over attempted smuggle of unregistered aphrodisiacs
The accused, Hawa Fuseini, remains in police custody after failing to meet the bail conditions, which require two sureties—one of whom must be justified.
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Courts
GH¢13 million bail granted to four accused in Kotoka cocaine trafficking case
The accused — Gariba Soli, Josiah Biney, Emmanuel Minta, and Kwabena Ampofo Anti — face charges of conspiracy and unlawful possession of narcotic substances.
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US
US Supreme Court backs Trump’s use of wartime law for migrant deportations
The decision overturns a lower court’s order from March 15, which had blocked the deportation of several Venezuelan nationals. That court had called for further legal review into the Trump administration’s use of the act—originally passed i...
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Business
GH₵20M worth of opioids intercepted at Tema Port
The successful operation was carried out by the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) in collaboration with other key stakeholders.
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Crime
Police intercept GH¢1.4 million worth illicit drugs in Keta smuggling bust
The suspects, whose identities remain undisclosed, were apprehended on February 24 at approximately 3:30 PM during a routine checkpoint inspection on the Accra-Aflao road.
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