Police arrest four over 142 parcels of suspected Indian hemp, allegedly reject GH¢50,000 bribe

The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested four suspects and seized 142 parcels of compressed suspected Indian hemp in an intelligence-led operation, during which the suspects allegedly attempted to bribe the arresting officers with GH¢50,000.

According to a police statement, the Special Operations Team intercepted a mini commercial van with registration number GW 7800-14 at about 6:30 pm on October 15, 2026, following intelligence that the vehicle was transporting narcotic substances from Bimbilla to Tamale.

The van was being driven by 46-year-old Alhassan Zeblim, who was subsequently arrested after a search of the vehicle uncovered 142 compressed parcels of suspected Indian hemp concealed in four jute sacks commonly known as Ghana-Must-Go bags.

Police said the driver identified Ibrahim Yussif, a 34-year-old tricycle rider in Tamale, as the intended recipient of the consignment.

Ibrahim later arrived at an agreed location with his brother, 56-year-old Bawa Yussif. Mohammed Haruna, 32, who was subsequently identified as the owner of the consignment, also became involved, leading to the arrest of all three.

The suspects allegedly offered the arresting officers GH¢50,000 to secure their release, but the officers rejected the bribe.

The four suspects, together with the seized exhibits, including a tricycle, have been handed over to the Regional Drug Law Enforcement Unit for further investigation.