Police Seize 692 Parcels of Suspected Indian Hemp at Dawhenya, Arrest Two
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 have been identified as Godwin Asigeh, the driver of the vehicle, and his assistant, Freeman Amedoku.
According to the police, the operation took place at about 12:45 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, when officers intercepted an Accra-bound Ford Transit vehicle with registration number GT 6140-22.
A search of the vehicle uncovered 692 parcels of suspected Indian hemp wrapped in yellow polythene bags.
The two suspects, the 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 suspects remain in police custody as investigations into the matter continue.
The Tema Regional Police Command commended the officers who carried out the operation and said it would intensify efforts to prevent the trafficking and distribution of narcotic substances within the region.
The Command also assured the public of its commitment to tackling the activities of persons involved in the illicit drug trade.
The statement was signed by ASP Dede Dzakpasu, Head of Public Affairs of the Tema Regional Police Command.
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