The Ghana Police Service has announced the interception of a large consignment of suspected prohibited drugs by officers of the Ashanti South Regional Command.
According to a statement posted on the Service’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle, personnel at the Tweapease Police barrier on the Obuasi–Dunkwa highway seized the drugs on February 13, 2026, during a routine operation.
The consignment, transported on a red OA Kia Grandbird bus en route to Ayamfuri near Dunkwa-On-Offin in the Central Region, comprised 257 packs of 50mg tramadol, 58 packs of 250mg tramadol—popularly known as “Red”—and 58 packs of 225mg tapentadol, also referred to as “Royal.”
Police said a search of the vehicle at the barrier led to the discovery of two sealed brown boxes containing the substances. The driver of the bus, identified as Joseph Nkrumah, 37, was arrested at the scene.
Drug exhibits that were en route to Ayanfuri but were seized by the police.
During preliminary interrogation, Nkrumah reportedly identified one Perpetual, a native of Ayamfuri, as the owner of the consignment.
The statement further indicated that on February 14, 2026, while investigations were ongoing, the said Perpetual, accompanied by three others—Diana Mensah, 40; Abena Neyea, 43; and Nana Akua, 35—arrived at the Tweapease barrier with GH¢50,000 in cash, allegedly in an attempt to bribe the officers.
The police said the suspects were immediately arrested, and the cash has been retained as evidence to support further investigations.
All five suspects are expected to be arraigned today, Monday, February 16, 2026, under provisions of the Public Health Act, 2012 (Act 851), which prohibits the sale and distribution of certain drugs and related substances without lawful authority.
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command reiterated its commitment to clamping down on drug trafficking and related offences within its jurisdiction.
In the statement signed by Deputy Commissioner of Police Joseph Hammond Nyaaba, Regional Commander, the Command warned that it would continue to make the area “hostile” for individuals engaged in criminal activities.
For more news, join The Chronicle Newspaper channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBSs55E50UqNPvSOm2z
The post Bus Driver, Four Others Nabbed Over Drug Haul on Obuasi–Dunkwa Road appeared first on The Ghanaian Chronicle.
Read Full Story
Facebook
Twitter
Pinterest
Instagram
Google+
YouTube
LinkedIn
RSS