The North East Regional Police Command, in collaboration with the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), has intercepted a major consignment of Tramadol Hydrochloride, leading to the arrest of six persons in Gbintri near Nalerigu.

A total of 1,195 boxes of Tramadol Hydrochloride 120mg, popularly referred to as “Red,” were seized on September 18, 2025. The restricted pharmaceutical drug was discovered hidden in a truck during a coordinated operation by security agencies.

The arrested suspects have been identified as Alhassan Braimah, Yakubu Muntaka, Abdulai Shakur, Mumuni Iddrisu, Mumuni Yakubu, and Moses Ayorik. They were apprehended after two trucks, with registration numbers GR 1712-16 and AW 4417-14, were intercepted. The vehicles were reportedly loaded in Sankase, Republic of Togo, and were en route to Gbintri.

A thorough search of the trucks revealed the boxes of Tramadol concealed among other goods in one of the vehicles (GR 1712-16). The seized drugs have since been secured as evidence.

During interrogation, the suspects confessed that the consignment was intended for one Moses Ayorik in Gbintri, who was to facilitate its onward delivery to another individual in Gushegu.

All six individuals are currently in police custody, assisting with ongoing investigations. Authorities say efforts are underway to trace and apprehend other persons connected to the drug trafficking network.

The North East Regional Police Command, in a statement signed by Deputy Superintendent of Police Robert Anabiik Anmain, reaffirmed its commitment to tackling the illegal drug trade and ensuring public safety.

The public has been encouraged to report suspicious activities and support law enforcement efforts in curbing the spread of illicit drugs in the region.

Below is the statement from the Police

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