Police intercept bus carrying 396 suspected parcels of cannabis in Yeji

Police in Yeji, within the Pru East District of the Bono East Region, have intercepted a Tata bus allegedly transporting 396 parcels of dried leaves suspected to be cannabis.

The interception took place on Sunday, January 11, 2026, after the district police command, acting on sustained surveillance, stopped the bus with registration number GR 3232 L, near the barrier in front of the Yeji Police Station.

According to a report by adomonline.com on January 12, 2026, the Yeji District Police Commander, DSP Ahenkrah, stated that intelligence had indicated the vehicle was carrying illegal drugs.

“The driver initially denied knowledge of the cargo, but a search disclosed sacks of dried leaves believed to be cannabis. The parcels were later counted and confirmed to total 396,” the report said.

The driver, Seidu Alhassan, and his mate, Issah Osman, were arrested to assist police investigations aimed at identifying the owner of the suspected substances.

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The Police reported that the vehicle allegedly transported the narcotics from Bimbilla in the Northern Region, passed through Kumasi in the Ashanti Region, and was destined for wider distribution.

DSP Ahenkrah stated that the vehicle has been impounded, and the seized substances are being held as evidence.

Arrangements are underway to send the items to the Police Forensic Science Laboratory for further examination.

He reaffirmed the Ghana Police Service’s commitment to clamping down on drug trafficking and ensuring that offenders face the law.

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