The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), working with the National Security Special Operations Department, has arrested a 51-year-old man and his 42-year-old wife during an intelligence-led operation at Weija in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region.
The suspects have been identified as Jibreel Hardi and Abiba Fatawu. Their arrests followed surveillance and intelligence gathering by undercover operatives, according to reports citing NACOC.
The operation took place on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
Hardi was intercepted at about 11 a.m. in Weija while he was allegedly on his way to meet a prospective buyer. A search of the vehicle reportedly uncovered quantities of dried leaves wrapped in polythene, suspected to be cannabis, along with several packets of Tramadol.
NACOC and National Security personnel subsequently went to Hardi’s residence, where they reported finding additional quantities of the suspected cannabis and Tramadol.
A firearm and 50 rounds of 9mm ammunition were also recovered from the residence, according to NACOC.
Fatawu was arrested at the house over her alleged involvement as an accomplice and collaborator in the activities under investigation.
Both suspects were subsequently taken to NACOC headquarters for processing as the investigation continues.
What NACOC recovered
The reported seizures from the operation include suspected cannabis, Tramadol, a firearm and 50 rounds of 9mm ammunition.
However, the substances recovered have not yet been presented in the available reports as having undergone final forensic confirmation. NACOC is expected to subject the seized items to forensic examination as part of the investigation.
That distinction is important because the substances described in the reports are currently identified as suspected cannabis rather than conclusively established narcotics.
The firearm and ammunition recovered at the residence also form part of the evidence being examined by investigators.
The operation was not described as a routine arrest. NACOC said it followed a period of intelligence gathering and surveillance by its Special Operations team.
Investigators reportedly intercepted Hardi after tracking his activities and allegedly identifying a planned meeting with a prospective buyer.
The subsequent search of his vehicle led to the first reported seizure before the operation moved to his residence.
Authorities then arrested Fatawu at the property, alleging that she had acted as an accomplice and collaborator.
The available reports do not provide further details about the alleged roles of the two suspects or whether investigators believe other people were involved.
The two suspects remain in NACOC custody while the agency processes the case.
Reports indicate that they are being processed for court, while the seized exhibits are expected to undergo forensic examination. The outcome of those investigations will be important in determining the exact nature of the substances recovered, the ownership and status of the firearm and ammunition, and the respective roles of the two suspects.
