Ghana Police Service, through the Eastern Regional Police Command, has arrested three suspects in a major intelligence-led operation that resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of suspected narcotics and an alleged attempted bribery of GH¢100,000.

In a press statement released by the Ghana Police Service on Monday, May 11 2026, the operation was carried out on Saturday, May 10, 2026, following intelligence about narcotics hidden in the Akosombo-Bonya area.

According to police, officers tracked a Hyundai Rhino truck with registration number GR 5724-15 to a secluded location near the Atua Government Hospital, where suspects were allegedly transferring sacks of suspected Indian Hemp into a Howo Zonda Tipper Truck with registration number GN 7948-21.

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Police officers moved in and intercepted the vehicles along with the suspected narcotics.

According to the report, some individuals fled into nearby bushes but officers succeeded in securing both trucks and a consignment of 1,600 parcels of suspected Indian Hemp.

One of the suspects, Solomon Tettey, a 39-year-old welder and resident of Atua, allegedly approached officers claiming ownership of both the vehicles and the narcotics, stating that the consignment was intended for Nigeria.

Police further stated that Tettey allegedly attempted to compromise the investigation by offering officers a bribe of GH¢100,000.

“In an attempt to compromise the investigation, suspect Solomon Tettey offered the officers a bribe of GH¢100,000. Police personnel feigned interest to secure evidence of the bribery. The suspect transferred GH¢90,000 via Mobile Money and handed over GH¢10,000 in cash,” part of the police statement read.

Following the transaction, backup officers from the Regional Counter-Terrorism Unit and the Odumase Police reportedly moved in and arrested Tettey.

His alleged accomplices, Joshua Nartey and Teye Nartey, were later apprehended after appearing at the Regional Police Headquarters.

The suspects, together with the retrieved exhibits, have since been handed over to the Regional Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation and processing.

The Ghana Police Service reiterated its commitment to fighting drug trafficking and maintaining professionalism in law enforcement.

“The Ghana Police Service reiterates its commitment to integrity and the relentless pursuit of drug trafficking syndicates within the region,” the statement added.

See full statement below:



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