Tema Police intercept truck loaded with suspected Indian Hemp, arrest two

The Tema Regional Police Command has intercepted a tipper truck carrying a large quantity of plant material suspected to be Indian hemp and arrested two individuals in connection with the consignment.

The operation was conducted in the early hours of Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Afienya in the Greater Accra Region following intelligence received from the Volta Regional Police Command. Police said the vehicle had been tracked from Juapong towards Tema before it was intercepted.

According to the police, a search of the green HOWO tipper truck with registration number GN 2287-24 uncovered 56 maxi sacks containing suspected narcotic substances. Each sack is said to have contained approximately 80 wrapped parcels of plant material believed to be Indian hemp.

The driver, identified as 26-year-old Solomon Akuaku, and his mate, 31-year-old James Tetteh, were arrested at the scene.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspected narcotics were being transported to Ada. The suspects reportedly informed investigators that the alleged owner of the consignment, known only as “Red,” was travelling ahead of the truck and directing the movement of the vehicle.

The two suspects remain in police custody assisting with investigations, while the suspected narcotics have been retained as exhibits.

Police say efforts are ongoing to identify and arrest the alleged owner of the consignment.

The Ghana Police Service has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling drug trafficking and related criminal activities across the country. It also urged members of the public to support law enforcement agencies by providing credible information that could assist in the fight against crime.