Two arrested with 41 slabs of suspected cannabis

The Bono Regional Police Command has arrested two men after 41 compressed slabs of a substance suspected to be cannabis were discovered in a commercial bus at the Twumasikrom checkpoint on the Sunyani-Berekum highway.

The suspects are 33-year-old Duah Akwasi Moses, the driver of the vehicle and his mate, 42-year-old Kofi Antwi Bosiako.

In a statement, the police said the two were arrested at about 7:00 a.m. on November 8, 2026, after officers on duty stopped and searched a white and red Kia Grand Bus with registration number AS-2415-26.

The vehicle, which had passengers on board, was travelling towards Sampa in the Jaman North District when it was intercepted.

A search of one of the compartments allegedly led to the discovery of two brown boxes containing 41 yellow sellotaped compressed slabs of the suspected substance.

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The police said during interrogation, the driver admitted receiving the parcel from an unidentified person in Accra for delivery to an individual in Sampa.

He allegedly attempted to bribe the officers with GH¢9,000 to secure their release, but the officers rejected the offer and retained the money as an exhibit.

The Drugs Law Enforcement Unit (DLEU) has since been called in to assist with investigations.

The two suspects remain in police custody and are assisting with investigations as the police prepare to put them before court.

The Bono Regional Police Command has commended the officers involved for their professionalism and vigilance and urged personnel to remain alert while performing their duties.

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