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By: Samuel Asamoah
The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested two persons and seized 692 parcels of suspected Indian hemp during a snap-check operation at Dawhenya in the Prampram Division.
The suspects, identified as Godwin Asigeh, the driver of an Accra-bound Ford Transit vehicle, and his assistant, Freeman Amedoku, were arrested after police intercepted the vehicle at about 12:45 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
According to the Police, the vehicle, with registration number GT 6140-22, was subjected to a search which uncovered 692 parcels of suspected Indian hemp wrapped in yellow polythene bags.
The suspects, vehicle and the suspected narcotic substance were subsequently conveyed to the Devtraco Police Station for further action.
The Police said the suspected Indian hemp has been retained as an exhibit, while the vehicle has been impounded.
The two suspects remain in police custody as investigations continue.
The Tema Regional Police Command said it would intensify efforts to prevent the trafficking and distribution of narcotic substances within the region.
The Command also commended the officers involved in the operation for the arrest and seizure.
