The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a suspect for allegedly possessing a large quantity of plant materials suspected to be narcotic drugs along the Tema-Ada road.
According to a police statement, the arrest was made on Sunday, May 31, 2026, by officers from the Tema Highway Patrol Unit during an operation along the Tema-Ada road.
The suspect, identified as Bismarck Kpormeno, was driving a Hyundai Mighty II container truck when he allegedly failed to stop after being signalled by officers and attempted to evade arrest.
Police said the suspect was subsequently pursued and arrested at Bondase.
A search conducted on the vehicle led to the discovery of twelve sacks and eighty parcels of compressed plant material concealed in a container and wrapped with sellotape.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspected substance was loaded at Kpeve in the Volta Region and was being transported to Ada.
“The suspect is in police custody assisting investigations, the vehicle and exhibits have been impounded for evidential purposes, the statement said.
The Tema Regional Police Command assured the public of its commitment to combating drug trafficking and other criminal activities, and further urged citizens to support law enforcement efforts by providing timely and credible information on suspicious activities.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh /Pamela Quayson
