The National Highway Patrol Unit of the Ghana Police Service has arrested a young man for the unlawful possession of 40 parcels of a substance suspected to be narcotic drugs.
The suspect, identified as Christopher Party, was arrested on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, near Ayikuma on the Accra-Somanya Highway.
The patrol team, which was on routine duty, intercepted a Ford Transit bus with registration number AS 524-16. During a search, 40 tightly wrapped parcels concealed in a fertiliser sack were uncovered in the boot of the vehicle.
Upon interrogation, Christopher, who was a passenger on board, admitted ownership of the items.
In a statement, the Police noted that the exhibits have been handed over to the Drug Law Enforcement Unit at the Police Headquarters for further investigation.
The suspect is currently in police custody, assisting with investigations, and will be put before the court.