NewzCLEVELAND, Ohio — A monthslong investigation by Cleveland police and the FBI has resulted in the arrests of 10 people accused of belonging to a street gang linked to illegal firearms, drug trafficking and a string of violent crimes across Northeast Ohio. The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested two suspected drug dealers and recovered 170 parcels of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp in an intelligence-led anti-drug operation at Katariga in the Tamale Metropolis. The operation was carried out on Monday, July 27, 2026, at about 5:30 p.m.
by the Northern Regional Special Operations Team, known as Red Maria, as part of efforts to clamp down on drug trafficking and other criminal activities in the region. According to the Police in a statement, the first suspect, identified as Godwin Yamegi, 32, was arrested with two parcels of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp. It said during interrogation, Yamegi allegedly disclosed that the substance had been supplied to him by another suspect, Seth Amekuse, 33.
Acting on the information, the Police team proceeded to Amekuse’s residence at Katariga, where he was arrested. A search conducted in his room led to the recovery of an additional 168 parcels of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp. In total, the Police recovered 170 parcels of the suspected narcotic substance, which have since been handed over to the Regional Drugs Law Enforcement Unit (RDLEU) for further investigation and processing.
The two suspects are currently in Police custody assisting with investigations and are expected to be put before court after the completion of the processes. The Northern Regional Police Command has commended the public for their cooperation and urged residents to continue providing credible information on drug-related and other criminal activities through the nearest Police Station. The Command reiterated its commitment to intensifying operations aimed at ensuring the safety and security of residents across the region.
NAIROBI, Kenya, July 28 – The National Police Service (NPS) has arrested and arraigned 90 suspected members of organised criminal gangs as part of an intensified security operation targeting criminal networks in Kenya’s Coast region. In a statement on Tuesday, the NPS said the arrests were made over the past two weeks during an intelligence-led operation aimed at dismantling gangs accused of terrorising residents through violent crime and extortion. Police said the suspects have since been presented before various courts to face charges linked to their alleged involvement in organised criminal activities.
“The ongoing operation targeting organised criminal gangs and goons in the Coast Region has delivered significant results, with 90 suspected gang members linked to various criminal networks having been arrested and arraigned in court to face relevant charges over the past two weeks,” the NPS said. According to the service, the crackdown has been driven by intelligence gathering, surveillance and coordinated deployments in areas identified as crime hotspots. Authorities said officers remain on the ground as the operation continues, with increased police presence intended to deter criminal activity and reassure residents.
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