Bekwai Police Arrest Over 700 Parcels Of Suspected Weed, Heading To Obuasi
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested a suspect for unlawful possession of seven hundred and thirteen slabs of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs following an operation at Asanso in the Ashanti Region.
The suspect, identified as Atampugri Akanyani, the driver of the vehicle, was arrested on 26th January 2026 when a police team on snap check duty intercepted a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter bus with registration number AC 718-25 at the Asanso checkpoint.
Addressing the Media at the Regional Headquarters in Bekwai, the deputy Regional Police Commander ACP Mr. Cephas Arthur said, a search conducted on the vehicle led to the discovery of nine nylon sacks containing dried leaves suspected to be narcotic drugs concealed in the bus.
The sacks were opened, revealing a total of seven hundred and thirteen compressed slabs of dried leaves suspected to be narcotic drugs.
During the arrest, the suspect allegedly attempted to bribe the officers with an amount of GH¢150,000.00, which was declined.
The suspect is currently in police custody assisting investigations, as efforts continue to trace the source of the suspected narcotic drugs and identify other persons connected to the offence.
Story by Chukwu Joseph
