Police seize two truckloads of suspected cannabis at Shama barrier, arrest three

The Western Regional Police Command has confiscated two trucks loaded with a substance believed to be Indian hemp following an operation at the Assokor police barrier in the Shama Municipality of the Western Region.

The interception occurred during routine checks when officers on duty stopped one of the vehicles for inspection.

A search of the truck reportedly uncovered a significant quantity of compressed plant material suspected to be narcotics.

Further intelligence from the initial arrest led police to a second vehicle parked at Nkrofo Junction, which was also found to be carrying similar substances.

According to police, some individuals linked to the consignment attempted to evade arrest at the scene, but one suspect was apprehended and subsequently assisted officers in tracing the second truck. In total, three suspects are currently in custody in connection with the seizure.

Authorities also disclosed that two of the suspects allegedly offered GH₵69,000 in a bid to secure the release of their colleague. The officers reportedly declined the offer and proceeded to arrest them for attempted bribery.

Speaking to the media on Monday, February 23, the Head of Public Affairs for the Western Regional Police Command, Superintendent of Police Olivia Ewurabena Adiku, confirmed that the trucks were offloaded for examination.

She revealed that 152 large bales were retrieved, each containing approximately 82 compressed parcels of the suspected substance wrapped in yellow packaging. Investigations are ongoing.

BY: NHYIRABA KWADWO SAMMY BEE

SOURCE: DLNEWSROOM