Police officers in Bole have arrested two individuals. They were found with 73 parcels of a substance believed to be Indian hemp. The police rejected a bribe of GHC300,000 from the suspects.
The discovery was made at a police checkpoint. The commercial vehicle carrying the suspected drugs was traveling from Techiman to Wa.
The vehicle, with registration number AS 4874-25, was stopped for a routine inspection. Officers found the large quantity of dried leaves during the search.
The police have stated that the bribe was offered to prevent the arrest and seizure of the illicit substances.
The suspects are now in police custody. They are facing charges related to drug trafficking.
The Ghana Police Service reiterated its commitment to fighting the drug trade. They thanked the officers for their integrity.