A police operation targeting illicit drug peddlers in Dominase, Gomoa East District, Central Region, has resulted in a violent confrontation.
The incident occurred during a crackdown aimed at dismantling a suspected drug trafficking network in the area. The operation turned deadly when officers from the Ghana Police Service encountered fierce resistance from the alleged drug peddlers.
During the clash, a civilian believed to be connected to the peddlers was fatally wounded. The identities of the deceased and the injured officers have not yet been released. Three police officers sustained various degrees of injury and are currently receiving medical treatment.
The Ghana Police Service is yet to issue a full statement on the incident. However, residents report a heightened security presence in the area as investigations continue. The police operation aimed to curb the illicit drug trade in the community, but it ended in tragedy.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety and security of both the police and civilians in the area. As investigations continue, the Ghana Police Service will likely provide more information on the circumstances surrounding the deadly confrontation. The community is waiting with bated breath for more details on the incident and the actions that will be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com/ Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen
