By Laudia Anyorkor Nunoo
Afienya, June 18, GNA – The Tema Regional Police Command has intercepted a tipper truck carrying a large quantity of plant material suspected to be Indian hemp and arrested two persons in connection with the consignment.Â
The suspects, identified as Solomon Akuaku, 26, the driver, and James Tetteh, 31, his mate, were arrested during an intelligence-led operation at Afienya in the Greater Accra Region in the early hours of Sunday, June 14.
A statement signed by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Dede Dzakpasu, Head of Public Affairs of the Tema Regional Police Command, said the operation followed intelligence received from the Volta Regional Police Command, which had been tracking the vehicle from Juapong towards Tema.
The statement indicated that the green HOWO tipper truck with registration number GN 2287-24 was intercepted at Afienya. A search of the vehicle uncovered 56 maxi sacks containing approximately 80 wrapped parcels of suspected narcotic substances in each sack.
Preliminary investigations suggest the consignment was being transported to Ada. The suspects allegedly told investigators that the owner of the consignment, known only as “Red”, was travelling ahead of them and directing the movement of the vehicle.
The suspects are currently in police custody assisting investigations, while the exhibits have been retained for evidential purposes.
The Police said efforts were underway to identify and arrest the alleged owner of the suspected narcotic substances.
The statement reiterated the Ghana Police Service’s commitment to combating drug trafficking and related crimes and appealed to the public to support law enforcement by providing credible information on criminal activities.
GNA
Edited by Audrey Dekalu
Reporter: Laudia Anyorkor Nunoo