The Savannah Regional Police Command, in collaboration with the Narcotics Control Commission and the Regional Security Council (REGSEC), has conducted two separate operations in Damongo, the Savannah Regional capital, on June 25th and 26th, 2025. The operations resulted in the arrest of 16 suspects, including two females, one of whom is a nursing mother, and six peddlers who are currently in police custody assisting with investigations.
The news was first confirmed to Spear FM News Team by the 2IC and Acting Savannah Regional Commander, ACP Alex Kodjo Wowolo.
According to the Savannah Regional Minister and Head of REGSEC, Hon. Lawyer Salisu Be-Awuribe, the first operation took place on the night of June 25th, arresting 11 suspects, followed by another operation on the afternoon of June 26th, 2025 which arrest 5 others.
The operations were carried out in various “ghettos,” including High Tension, Arizon Street, Abingakra, and the Damongo Royal Cemetery. The suspects include notable drug addicts and peddlers, such as a shop owner known as Shawuna.
Hon. Be-Awuribe hinted that the suspects would be arraigned before court after successful screening.
He emphasized that the Regional Security Council is committed to combating the drug abuse menace in the region and would carry out operations across the region. Recounting his 2025 Eid-ul-Adha message on combating the menace, the Minister reiterated the need for collective action to address the issue.
The Regional Minister advised parents and family members not to be too interested in granting bail to suspects but rather take it as a task to counsel their wards and relatives who are into the act. This move is in line with the global theme for World Drug Day 2025, “The Evidence is Clear: Invest in Prevention. Break the Cycle,” which emphasizes the need for comprehensive strategies to address the health, social, and economic consequences of drug abuse.
The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, observed annually on June 26, serves as a call to action for governments, organizations, and individuals to strengthen efforts to combat drug abuse, prevent substance use disorders, and disrupt the networks involved in illicit drug trafficking. The World Health Organization has called for a radical rethinking of global drug policies, highlighting the need for a shift from punitive approaches to more effective and humane solutions.
