Police arrest taxi driver, seize suspected Indian hemp at Tsopoli

The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a taxi driver and seized four sacks of substances suspected to be Indian hemp during an anti-narcotics operation at Tsopoli in the Greater Accra Region.

The arrest forms part of two separate narcotics-related operations conducted by the Police on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, as part of efforts to combat the trafficking, transportation and unlawful possession of narcotic drugs in the country.

Addressing the media, the Police said the Tsopoli operation was carried out by officers from the Prampram District Police after they received intelligence at about 5:00 p.m. that a taxi cab transporting suspected Indian hemp was being pursued.

According to the Police, the information indicated that an Opel taxi cab and a Hyundai H100 bus were allegedly carrying several sacks of substances suspected to be Indian hemp.

The Hyundai H100 bus, however, managed to evade arrest, while the Opel taxi diverted onto the Agotor–Kpatsredor Road towards Tsopoli in an attempt to escape.

The Police said commercial motorbike riders in Tsopoli joined the pursuit, leading to the interception of the taxi and the arrest of its driver, identified as Eric Tetteh.

A search conducted on the vehicle uncovered four sacks containing dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp.

The suspect, the vehicle and the recovered exhibits were transported to the Tsopoli Police Station to assist with investigations.

During interrogation, Eric Tetteh allegedly admitted transporting the suspected narcotics from a village near Akuse.

The Police disclosed that one additional sack believed to have been part of the consignment was removed before the taxi was intercepted.

Investigators are currently working to identify and arrest those who allegedly took away the fifth sack, while efforts are also underway to trace the escaped Hyundai H100 bus and apprehend all persons connected to the suspected drug trafficking operation.

The Tema Regional Police Command said it remains committed to intensifying operations against narcotics trafficking and appealed to the public to continue providing timely information to support law enforcement efforts.

Source: adomonline.com