Police reject GH₵69,000 bribe, seize two truckloads of suspected Indian Hemp at Assokor barrier in Shama

Western Regional Police Command has intercepted two truckloads of a substance suspected to be Indian hemp at the Assokor barrier in the Shama Municipality of the Western Region.

The operation took place during a routine inspection at the barrier when officers stopped the vehicles for checks. Upon further examination, the trucks were found to be carrying large quantities of the suspected narcotic substance.

An attempt was allegedly made to bribe the officers to facilitate the passage of the trucks. However, the officers reportedly rejected the offer and proceeded with the arrest and seizure.

The Head of Public Affairs of the Western Regional Police Command, Superintendent of Police, Olivia Ewurabena Adiku, speaking to Channel One news on Monday, February 23, said, “The first truck was arrested at the Asokwe, Shama Police barrier by officers on duty. Three people initially absconded, but police managed to arrest one of them. The suspect then led officers to a second vehicle, which was parked at Nkrofo Junction. In total, three people have been arrested.

“Two of the suspects brought GH₵69,000 in an attempt to offer it to the police to negotiate the release of their colleague. However, the police rejected the bribe and arrested them as well.

“This morning, the truck was offloaded, and about 152 big bales of substances were found inside. Each bale contained approximately 82 pieces of compressed suspected Indian hemp wrapped in yellow packaging.”