Tamale Drug Bust: 53-Year-Old Man Arrested with Large Stockpile of Tramadol and Tramaking

Police in Tamale have arrested a 53-year-old man, Alhaji Abdulai Sayuti, for allegedly possessing and unlawfully selling large quantities of restricted drugs.

The arrest took place on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, around 1:30 p.m., during an intelligence-led operation. Sayuti was apprehended at his over-the-counter chemical shop located near Victory Cinema in the Aboabo area. At the scene, officers discovered 368 blisters of Tramadol (120mg) and 298 blisters of Tramaking (120mg).

Following the arrest, a search at Sayuti’s residence in Fuo, a suburb of Tamale, uncovered a hidden warehouse containing an additional 447 boxes of Tramadol and 11 boxes of Tramaking.

Chief Inspector Alhassan Luckman Neindow, the Northern Regional Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the incident to Graphic Online. He stated that the suspect was arraigned on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, and pleaded guilty to charges related to the possession and sale of restricted drugs. The court remanded Sayuti into prison custody, with his next court appearance set for July 21, 2025.

Chief Inspector Neindow emphasized the police’s commitment to fighting illegal drug distribution and called on the public to support their efforts.

“We encourage the public to volunteer information to help us fight this menace in our communities,” he said.