IGP Promotes 17 Police officers after busting drugs, firearms in the Volta Region

Seventeen officers of the Ghana Police Service have been promoted in recognition of their outstanding performance during major security operations that led to the seizure of large quantities of suspected narcotic drugs and illegal firearms in the Volta Region and Jacobu.

The promotions, which took effect on 27 January 2026, were approved by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, following successful operations that underscored the officers’ professionalism, discipline, and operational efficiency.

In a statement issued by the Ghana Police Service, the promoted officers were credited for their roles in an operation in the Volta Region that resulted in the interception of ten wrapped slabs of substances suspected to be cocaine, with an estimated street value of GH¢1,032,650.

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Additional sacks containing other suspected narcotic substances were also recovered during the operation.

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In a separate incident at Jacobu, officers on routine patrol intercepted and retrieved an AK-47 rifle, a pump-action shotgun, and eight rounds of live AAA ammunition. The police service described the intervention as a crucial step in preventing the potential use of illegal firearms in criminal activities.

The IGP, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), congratulated the officers on their promotion, praising their courage, discipline, and commitment to duty.

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Mr Yohuno noted that the promotions reflect the officers’ dedication to the core values of the Ghana Police Service and their role in safeguarding public security.

He urged them to view the elevation as both a reward for excellence and a responsibility to maintain high professional standards.

The Ghana Police Service reaffirmed its resolve to intensify efforts against drug trafficking, the proliferation of illegal arms, and organised crime, while continuing to promote accountability and reward exemplary performance within the service.