The Upper West Regional Command of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has arrested a 60-year-old man, Abass Seidu, for allegedly dealing in ammunition and illicit drugs at Kundugu in the Wa East District.

According to a statement posted on NACOC’s Facebook page on Thursday, February 19, the suspect was apprehended on January 29, 2026, following a series of surveillance operations conducted by undercover officers at the Kundugu market and at his stash house in Wa.

During the initial arrest, operatives reportedly recovered three cartons of ammunition and quantities of tramadol concealed among assorted pharmaceutical products.

A subsequent search at Seidu’s stash house located at the Wa-Kejetia lorry station led to the discovery of seven additional cartons and 362 individual pieces of ammunition, as well as assorted foreign cigarettes. In total, authorities seized 2,626 cartridges of ammunition.

NACOC indicated that investigations suggest the suspect had been supplying both local clients and individuals from neighbouring Burkina Faso.

Seidu has since been handed over to the Wa Municipal Police for further investigations and prosecution.

The Upper West Regional Command cautioned the public against engaging in criminal activities and urged citizens to cooperate with law enforcement agencies in the fight against drug trafficking and illegal arms trade.

Source: 3news