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Police intercept truckload of suspected Indian hemp in Afienya, arrest two

From Ghanaian Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Police in Ghana's Tema region intercepted a truck carrying suspected Indian hemp, arresting two individuals.
  • The truck was tracked from Juapong to Afienya, where it was found to contain 56 maxi sacks with approximately 80 wrapped parcels each.
  • The suspects stated the consignment was headed for Ada and that its owner was directing their movement; investigations are ongoing.

Police in Ghana's Tema region have seized a significant quantity of suspected Indian hemp, arresting two men in connection with the find. The operation occurred early Sunday morning in Afienya, Greater Accra Region, following intelligence from the Volta Regional Police Command.

Police identified the vehicle as a green HOWO tipper truck with registration number GN 2287-24.

— Press ReleaseDetails of the intercepted vehicle.

The intercepted vehicle, a green HOWO tipper truck, was reportedly trailed from Juapong towards Tema. A search revealed 56 maxi sacks, each containing around 80 wrapped parcels of the plant material. The driver, Solomon Akuaku, 26, and his mate, James Tetteh, 31, were apprehended at the scene.

A search conducted on the truck reportedly uncovered 56 maxi sacks containing approximately 80 wrapped parcels of plant material suspected to be narcotic drugs in each sack.

— Press ReleaseDescription of the seized contraband.

Preliminary investigations suggest the illicit cargo was destined for Ada. The arrested suspects informed investigators that the owner, identified only as "Red," was ahead of the truck, guiding their route. Both men are in police custody assisting with the investigation, and the seized items are being held as evidence.

The suspects allegedly told investigators that the owner of the consignment, identified only as “Red”, was travelling ahead of the truck and directing their movement.

— Press ReleaseInformation provided by the arrested suspects.

Authorities are actively working to identify and apprehend the alleged owner of the suspected narcotics. The Tema Regional Police Command reiterated its commitment to combating drug trafficking and urged the public to provide information to aid law enforcement efforts.

Both suspects remain in police custody assisting investigations, while the exhibits have been retained for evidential purposes.

— Press ReleaseCurrent status of the suspects and evidence.
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Originally published by Ghanaian Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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