Police in the Upper East Region town of Garu rejected a GH¢6,540 bribe and arrested the suspects in a theft case, the regional Command said in a statement on Friday.
The police were investigating a case of missing motorbikes when they were offered a quick and profitable way of making money.
“While investigation was ongoing, suspect Kofi Awuni offered investigators GH¢6,540 for the case of stealing and dishonestly receiving to be dropped. He was subsequently arrested and cautioned for attempting to bribe a public officer.
“The cash amount of GH¢6,540 offered is being retained as an exhibit for evidential purposes,” the police said.
The police also said intelligence gathered led them to arrest of one suspect Amu Yakubu in connection with the missing motorbikes on Tuesday.
“All three suspects – Amadu Yakubu, Wudu Mohammed and Kofi Awuni, who are under investigation for stealing and bribing a public officer, are being arraigned,” the police statement added.
