The Eastern Regional Police Command has arrested three suspects following an intelligence-led operation that uncovered 1,600 parcels of suspected Indian hemp and an alleged GH¢100,000 bribery attempt.
According to a police press release dated May 11, 2026, the operation was carried out by the Regional Police Intelligence Department (RPID) after officers received a tip-off about narcotics allegedly being stored at Akosombo-Bonya in the Eastern Region.
Police said surveillance was mounted near Krobo Girls Senior High School, where officers intercepted a Hyundai Rhino truck with registration number GR 5724-15 before trailing it to a secluded location near Atua Government Hospital.
The statement said police moved in while suspects were allegedly transferring sacks from the Hyundai truck into a Howo Zonda tipper truck with registration number GN 7948-21.
“Although the initial group fled into the bush, police secured both vehicles and the cargo,” the statement noted.
Shortly after the seizure, a suspect identified as Solomon Tettey, a 39-year-old welder and resident of Atua, reportedly approached the officers and claimed ownership of both the vehicles and the suspected narcotics consignment.
Police said the suspect allegedly informed officers that the consignment was being transported to Nigeria, adding that Solomon Tettey later attempted to bribe the officers with GH¢100,000 in a bid to interfere with investigations.
“In an attempt to compromise the investigation, suspect Solomon Tettey offered the officers a bribe of GH¢100,000. The suspect transferred GH¢90,000 via Mobile Money and provided GH¢10,000 in cash,” the statement added.
The Police Service said officers pretended to accept the offer in order to secure evidence and subsequently arrested Solomon Tettey with support from the Regional Counter-Terrorism Unit and personnel from the Odumase Police.
Two other suspects, identified as Joshua Nartey and Teye Nartey, were later arrested after reporting to the Regional Police Headquarters.
The suspects and all exhibits have since been handed over to the Regional Criminal Investigations Department for further investigations.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Police Service have reiterated its commitment to integrity and the relentless pursuit of drug trafficking syndicates within the region.
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