The Volta Regional Police Command has destroyed six hundred sacks of narcotic drugs, specifically Indian hemp, in Ho after receiving a court order to dispose of the long standing exhibits.

The exercise took place on Monday, November 17, 2025 at about 14:30. The sacks contained fertilizer bags filled with dried cannabis. These items were seized by police in 2022 during the case of the Republic versus Yao Kwadow of Wallako and two others. After the trial, the court instructed that the drugs be destroyed.

According to the Command, the exhibits weighed forty seven thousand five hundred and thirty kilograms, with an estimated street value of about 4.2 billion Ghana cedis.

The Ho Circuit Court, presided over by His Honour Felix Datsomor, granted the order that allowed the destruction. The process was supervised by key officials including Moses Dzantti, Circuit Court Registrar; Mrs Joseph Oposumah, State Attorney; Mr John Pekyi from the Narcotics Control Commission; and Mr Emmanuel Mensah Gboriby of the Environmental Protection Authority.

The burning, which was carried out under strict police and national security supervision, began around 22:30 at Klefe dumping site in Ho.

The Volta Regional Police Command expressed appreciation to all stakeholders for their continued support in the fight against drug related crimes.

Ofankor man arrested after viral video shows him assaulting wife

Police have picked up a man seen in a viral Facebook video assaulting a woman believed to be his wife at their home in Ofankor, Ga East Municipality.

The suspect, John Odartey Lamptey, was arrested on Monday, November 17, 2025, at the family residence. This was confirmed in a statement issued by the Criminal Investigations Department of the Ghana Police Service.

During the operation, two of his siblings, Grace Kushie Lamptey and Louis Odartey Lamptey, were also taken into custody. They had reportedly tried to attack a female tenant they suspected of filming and sharing the video. Police intervened and safely removed the tenant from the house.

According to the statement, officers are still searching for the wife, who fled before police arrived, to ensure her safety.

The Police Service stressed that it remains committed to safeguarding victims of domestic abuse and ensuring that offenders are held accountable under the law.

The Economic and Organised Crime Office has broken up a major cyber fraud and human trafficking operation in the Mataheko-Afienya area, leading to the rescue of seven Nigerian nationals who were reportedly trafficked into the country and forced into online fraud.

The raid, carried out on Friday, November 14, 2025, was part of an operation known as Operation LIFELINE. Ten people were arrested in total, including three suspects believed to be running the scheme and seven victims aged between 17 and 30. All of them are Nigerian nationals.

In a statement issued on Monday, November 17, EOCO explained that the victims were enticed to Ghana with promises of genuine job opportunities. When they arrived, they were instead subjected to harsh conditions and forced to take part in cyber fraud schemes and other illegal online activities. Investigators say the setup shows how closely human trafficking and cybercrime can be linked.

The rescued individuals are now receiving care and support as officials work to uncover the full extent of the syndicate’s network.

EOCO used the announcement to remind the public to stay alert and report any suspicious cybercrime or trafficking activities through their hotlines. The office also urged landlords and property owners to properly screen tenants, particularly foreign nationals, so they do not unknowingly rent out spaces to criminal groups.

The agency stressed that it remains committed to tracking down and prosecuting offenders, warning anyone involved in such acts to stop immediately.

The success of Operation LIFELINE signals the determination of Ghana’s security agencies to confront cross-border crime and protect vulnerable people from exploitation.