A 50-year-old Trotro driver has been arrested by the Ashanti South Regional Police Command with 714 slabs of suspected indian hemp.
The Ghana Police Service, Ashanti South Regional Police Command, intercepted a large consignment of suspected Indian hemp during a routine snap check.
Reports suggest the arrest was made on Tuesday, January 26, 2026, at the Asanso checkpoint along the Bekwai–Aputogya road.
Officers of the Bekwai District Police Command arrested the 50-year-old Trotro driver after a search conducted on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter bus revealed nine nylon sacks containing 714 slabs.
According to the Police, the suspect claimed the consignment was handed to him by an unknown person at the Kejetia Lorry Terminal in Kumasi.
He revealed he was asked to deliver the consignment to an unidentified individual in Obuasi for a fee of GH¢600.
The Ashanti South Regional Police Commander, DCOP Joseph Hammond Nyaaba, addressing the media, announced that the suspected narcotic substances have been retained as exhibits to support ongoing investigations.
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter bus has also been impounded, with the suspect arraigned before court.
DCOP Joseph Hammond Nyaaba further stressed that the Police Service is dedicated to intensifying the fight against drug trafficking and other criminal activities.
In a similar arrest, two suspect has been arrested by the Tema Regional Police Command over the seizure of 1,643 parcels of suspected narcotics during a recent operation along the Akosombo-Tema road.
The Police, in a statement issued on January 13, 2026 annocuded they acted on intelligence to intercept the shipment, which was being transported from the Volta region to Tema.
The Police in their statement wrote, “The Tema Regional Police Command has intercepted a total of 1,613 parcels of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs in a well-coordinated intelligence operation along the Akosombo-Tema road. This major breakthrough forms part of ongoing efforts to disrupt drug trafficking activities in the region.
The operation followed intelligence received on 10th January 2026, indicating that suspected narcotic substances were being transported from the Volta Region toward Tema. Police teams quickly mounted surveillance along the route, focusing on the Agomeda Junction area.
At about 12:45 a.m. on 11th January 2026, two vehicles-a white Toyota Highlander (GS 2013-13) and a black Mitsubishi Pajero (GC 400-22)–were intercepted. The vehicles were driven by suspects Isaac Odoi, 33, and Kwame Mani, 39. A search on the vehicles led to the discovery of several compressed yellow-wrapped parcels suspected to be narcotic drugs.
The suspects were immediately arrested, and both vehicles were escorted to the station for further action. On 12th January 2026, the exhibits and suspects were handed over to the Regional CID, Tema, where photographs and inventories were taken. In total, 872 parcels were found in the Mitsubishi Pajero, while 741 parcels were found in the Toyota Highlander.
The suspects are currently in Police custody, assisting with investigations. Samples of the substances will be sent to the Forensic Crime Laboratory for testing, and searches will be conducted at the suspects’ places of residence. The Police are also preparing to process the suspects for court.
The Tema Regional Command remains committed to intensifying operations against drug trafficking and other crimes. We encourage the public to continue sharing credible information to support our security efforts and help keep our communities safe”, the police statement concluded.
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POLICE ARREST SUSPECT FOR UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF SUSPECTED NARCOTIC DRUGS IN BEKWAI pic.twitter.com/GEwocEYFBY
— Ghana Police Service (@GhPoliceService) January 28, 2026