Unlawful Possession Of Narcotic Drugs.

On 24/02/2026, about 0830 hours, the Agona Swedru District Police Command conducted an operation at Agona Asafo and Agona Kwesitsukwaa road.

During the operation, the team intercepted a taxi cab with registration number GR 2932-26, driven by suspect Godfred Acquah, age 28 with his accomplice, Awudu Usman, age 34.

A search conducted on the vehicle led to the discovery of 154 compressed slabs in 4 nylon sacks containing dried leaves suspected to be narcotic drugs concealed in the taxi cab.

Further search was conducted in suspect Awudu Usman’s residence at Asisim, Agona Swedru also uncovered an additional 55 slabs totalling 209 compressed slabs of dried leaves suspected to be narcotics drugs as he claimed ownership.

Suspects offered Ghc 100,000 as a bribe but it was rejected by the police.

The suspects were arrested and will be put before court.

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