A taxi driver has been arrested by the Narcotics Control Commission. The man is accused of trying to smuggle a large amount of marijuana.

The seizure happened in the Western Region. Officers found the drugs during a normal checkpoint operation.

About 500 kilograms of marijuana were found in the taxi. This is a significant amount of illegal substance.

The driver was immediately taken into custody by the Narcotics Control Commission officers. An investigation into the source and destination of the drugs is underway.

This arrest is part of ongoing efforts by the Narcotics Control Commission to combat drug trafficking in the region.