In a move underscoring its commitment to internal discipline and integrity, the Ghana Police Service has interdicted General Lance Corporal Shani Abdullai following the discovery of restricted pharmaceutical substances in his possession during a routine operation in Kpalsi, a suburb of Tamale.
The officer was reportedly found with quantities of tramadol, a synthetic opioid classified under Ghana’s list of controlled drugs due to its high potential for abuse and its frequent association with the illegal drug trade.
Authorities say the interdiction is part of a broader push to sanitise the Service and clamp down on any complicity in narcotics-related offences, whether among civilians or within the law enforcement community itself.
A statement released by the Police Administration confirmed the interdiction and announced that an internal investigation had been launched to determine the full circumstances surrounding the officer’s conduct.
“This action reinforces our resolve to maintain the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and accountability within the Ghana Police Service,” the statement read.
The incident adds to ongoing national efforts to combat the abuse and illicit distribution of tramadol and similar substances, which have gained notoriety in recent years for fuelling addiction, crime, and health crises, particularly among the youth.
The Police Service has reiterated that personnel found engaging in criminal or unethical behaviour will face swift and decisive action, regardless of rank or location.
