The Ghana Police Service has arrested two suspects in connection with the transportation of 527 parcels of compressed Indian hemp from the Volta Region to Accra, following a targeted intelligence-led operation.
According to police sources, the illicit drugs were concealed in a Hyundai truck that had been disguised as a consignment of diapers, a tactic believed to have been intended to evade security checks along major transport routes.
The interception was carried out by officers stationed along the corridor after surveillance raised suspicion about the vehicle and its cargo.
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During the operation, middlemen linked to the suspected trafficking network allegedly attempted to bribe officers with GH¢120,000 to secure the release of the truck and its contents.
The bribe was firmly rejected, and the suspects were immediately taken into custody.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the consignment was destined for distribution within Accra and other urban centers.
The seized narcotics have since been secured as exhibits to aid ongoing investigations.
The Ghana Police Service has commended the officers involved for their professionalism and integrity, describing the operation as a significant blow to organized drug trafficking networks.
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Authorities have reiterated their commitment to combating the drug trade and urged the public to support law enforcement agencies by providing timely information on suspicious activities.
The suspects are expected to be arraigned before court as investigations continue.