The Upper West Regional Police Command has confirmed that the 192 wraps of substance seized from two suspects in Wa in early September are cocaine.

This comes after forensic examination conducted by Narcotics Control Commissionin collaboration with the Police.

The Regional Police Commander, DCOP Francis Yiribaare, speaking at a press briefing in Wa, said it has been confirmed that the wraps are cocaine.

The two suspects are currently on remand and are expected to appear before the court again on October 9, 2026 after their first in September 7 in WA.

One of the suspects, identified only as SK, was arrested on September 6, 2026, at the ESP Bus Terminal in Wa while in possession of the substance.

DCOP Yiribaare said the seizure is the first major cocaine bust of its kind recorded in the Upper West Region.

He, however, said the police are investigating whether the incident points to an emerging trend in drug trafficking in the region.

According to him, the command has intensified its intelligence-gathering efforts, including what he described as “foot intelligence”, to identify and arrest other persons who may be linked to the trade.

The Regional Police Commander also cautioned owners of commercial vehicles against allowing their vehicles to be used to transport illicit drugs.

He warned that vehicles found to have been used in drug trafficking could be subject to forfeiture under the law.

“If your vehicle is likely to be connected, we can apply for forfeiture of such vehicles used as carriers,” he said.

He added: “Vehicle owners should be very careful because the law will catch up with them.”

DCOP Yiribaare stressed that drug trafficking remains a serious offence and warned that anyone found culpable would face the full force of the law.