The Ghana Police Service in the Bono East Region has arrested a 48-year-old rickshaw rider after officers discovered a large quantity of suspected narcotics hidden in bags of charcoal following a road crash in Techiman.
The suspect, identified as Robert Tannor, was apprehended on March 8, 2026, after police recovered 397 slabs of dried plant material believed to be cannabis from the accident scene.
In a statement, the Bono East Regional Police Command said Tannor was operating an unregistered Motor King tricycle, locally called an “aboboyaa,” when the crash occurred near the Techiman Methodist Park at about 2:00 p.m.
Police explained that they received a report of a collision involving the tricycle and a stationary Kia Rhino truck. Initial observations showed the tricycle was carrying 14 bags of charcoal. Upon closer inspection, officers found compressed slabs of suspected cannabis concealed inside the charcoal bags, totaling 397 slabs.
Tannor reportedly sustained serious injuries in the accident and was taken to the Holy Family Hospital for treatment, where he remains under security supervision.
The driver of the Kia Rhino truck involved in the collision reportedly fled the scene immediately after the accident.
Police said investigations are ongoing and appealed to the public to provide any information that could help locate the truck driver and assist with the case.
Read the full statement below:
