Ashanti South Police Intercept 713 Slabs of Suspected Indian Hemp at Asanso Snap-Check

The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has intercepted a large consignment of suspected narcotic substances and arrested a commercial driver during a routine snap-check operation at Asanso in the Ashanti South Region.

Addressing the media, the Regional Commander of the Ashanti South Police Command, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Joseph Hammond Nyaaba, said the arrest was made on January 26, 2026, by officers from the Bekwai District Command while conducting a routine snap-check at the Asanso snap-check point along the Bekwai–Aputuogya road.

According to DCOP Nyaaba, at about 7:30 p.m., the police intercepted a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter bus with registration number AC 718-25. A search conducted on the vehicle revealed nine (9) nylon sacks containing seven hundred and thirteen (713) slabs of compressed dried leaves, suspected to be Indian hemp.

He disclosed that the driver of the vehicle, Atampugri Akanyani, aged 50 years, was immediately arrested for questioning.

Upon interrogation, the suspect informed the police that the consignment was given to him by an unknown person at the Kejetia Lorry Station in Kumasi and was to be delivered to another unknown person at Obuasi for a fee of GH¢600.00.

DCOP Nyaaba stated that the suspected narcotic substances have been retained as exhibits to aid investigations, while the vehicle involved has been impounded by the police.

He further confirmed that the suspect was put before court for the necessary legal action.

The Ashanti South Regional Police Command, according to the Regional Commander, remains committed to combating drug trafficking and other criminal activities within the region.

He reiterated the Command’s resolve to intensify snap-check operations and intelligence-led policing to ensure the safety and security of residents.

DCOP Joseph Hammond Nyaaba assured the public that the Police will continue to work tirelessly to clamp down on criminal networks and warned individuals involved in the transportation and distribution of narcotic substances that the region remains a no-go area for criminal activities.

BY: SAMUEL OFORI BOATENG

SOURCE: DLNEWSROOM