The Eastern Regional Police Command has arrested three persons following the interception of a large consignment of suspected Indian hemp and the alleged attempted bribery of police officers during an intelligence-led operation.

According to a Police statement issued on Monday, 11 May, officers seized 1,600 parcels of suspected narcotics believed to have been destined for Nigeria.

The operation was reportedly carried out on 10 May after the Regional Police Intelligence Department received information about suspected narcotics concealed at Akosombo-Bonya in the Eastern Region.

Police said officers mounted surveillance near Krobo Girls Senior High School, where they intercepted a Hyundai Rhino truck with registration number GR 5724-15 before trailing it to a secluded location near Atua Government Hospital.

According to the statement, officers discovered suspects transferring sacks from the Hyundai truck into a Howo Zonda Tipper Truck with registration number GN 7948-21.

The suspects reportedly fled into nearby bushes upon noticing the police presence, but officers succeeded in securing both vehicles together with the suspected narcotics.

Police identified one of the suspects as Solomon Tettey, a 39-year-old welder and resident of Atua, who later allegedly approached officers and claimed ownership of both the vehicles and the consignment.

Investigators said the suspect informed officers that the suspected narcotics were being transported to Nigeria.

The Police further disclosed that Solomon Tettey allegedly attempted to bribe officers with GH¢100,000 in a bid to compromise the investigation.

“In an attempt to compromise the investigation, suspect Solomon Tettey offered the officers a bribe of GH¢100,000. Police personnel feigned interest to secure evidence of the bribery. The suspect transferred GH¢90,000 via Mobile Money and provided GH¢10,000 in cash,” the statement said.

With support from the Regional Counter-Terrorism Unit and officers from Odumase Police, authorities subsequently arrested the suspect.

Two additional suspects, identified as Joshua Nartey and Teye Nartey, were later arrested after reporting to the Regional Police Headquarters.

Police said all three suspects, together with the exhibits retrieved during the operation, have been handed over to the Regional Criminal Investigation Department for further investigations.

The Ghana Police Service reaffirmed its commitment to fighting drug trafficking while maintaining professionalism and integrity in law enforcement operations.

Police arrest three people in drug case, reject GH¢100,000 bribe

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