Police have arrested two men at the Asawase Market in Kumasi. The arrests followed an operation based on intelligence.
The Manhyia District Police Command conducted the operation on July 21, 2026. They were looking for suspected narcotic drugs.
Officers found 100 parcels of dried leaves. These were suspected to be narcotic drugs.
The drugs were hidden inside fertiliser sacks. The sacks were among second-hand clothing.
The two suspects have been identified. One is Osman Bassein, aged 37.
The Ghana Police Service is investigating the incident. Further details will be provided as they become available.