Police intercept truck carrying over 3,000 slabs of suspected Narcotics; two arrested for bribery

The Ghana Police Service in the Tema Region has intercepted a truck carrying more than 3,000 slabs of substances suspected to be narcotics and arrested two individuals for attempting to bribe officers.

In a press release, the Tema Regional Police Command said the intelligence-led operation was conducted on February 15, 2026, at around 12:10 a.m. by officers of the Regional Patrols Unit at Sege Akpla Manya in the Greater Accra Region.

Police stated that the Sinotruck tipper truck, with registration number GN 993-14, was loaded with fertiliser sacks containing 3,009 slabs of plant material suspected to be cannabis. The driver reportedly abandoned the vehicle and fled upon seeing the police.

The truck and its contents have been impounded at the Tema Regional Headquarters as investigations continue to identify the driver and verify the ownership of the vehicle.

In a related development, police arrested two suspects—40-year-old Victor Asigbey and 35-year-old Peter Asigbey—on February 16, 2026, for allegedly attempting to bribe officers at the Regional CID Office in Tema with GH¢150,000 to secure the release of the truck and the suspected narcotics.

The cash has been retrieved and kept as an exhibit, while the suspects remain in custody assisting with investigations. They are expected to be arraigned before court on February 18, 2026.

The Tema Regional Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to combating narcotics-related crimes and upholding integrity in the discharge of its duties.

Source: adomonline.com