Police Reject GH¢50,000 Bribe, Arrest Four Suspects With 142 Slabs of Suspected Indian Hemp
The Ghana Police Service has arrested four suspects and seized 142 parcels of suspected Indian hemp following an operation along the Bimbilla–Tamale route in the Northern Region.
The operation, reportedly conducted on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at about 6:30 p.m., was carried out by the Northern Regional Special Operations Team, popularly known as Red Maria, under the leadership of Chief Inspector Abu Isahaku.
According to reports, the police intercepted a mini commercial bus transporting the suspected narcotics concealed in four jute sacks. The team subsequently recovered 142 compressed parcels believed to contain Indian hemp.
During the operation, the suspects allegedly attempted to influence the officers with a GH¢50,000 bribe in exchange for their release. The officers reportedly rejected the offer and proceeded with the arrests.
The suspects have been identified as Alhassan Zeblim, 46; Ibrahim Yussif, 34; Bawa Yussif, 56; and Mohammed Haruna. They are suspected of having roles in the transportation and intended distribution of the seized consignment.
Reports indicate that the police first arrested the driver of the vehicle and later arranged a meeting with the alleged recipient of the consignment. The operation reportedly led to the arrest of additional suspects, including the person said to be the owner of the goods.
The arrests form part of police efforts to combat the transportation and distribution of suspected narcotic substances in the Northern Region and other parts of the country.
The alleged attempt to bribe the officers has also drawn attention to the challenges security agencies face when investigating suspected drug-related offences. The reported rejection of the offer allowed the operation to continue, leading to the seizure of the suspected drugs and the detention of the four individuals.
Following the arrests, the suspects and the recovered items were reportedly handed over to the Regional Drugs Law Enforcement Unit for further investigation.
Investigators are expected to establish the origin of the consignment, its intended destination and the respective roles of the suspects. The reported bribe offer may also form part of the inquiries, subject to the evidence available to the authorities.
The seizure represents a significant recovery in the particular operation, although the full circumstances surrounding the suspected consignment remain under investigation.
The allegations against the four suspects, including suspected involvement in drug trafficking and the reported offer of a bribe, have not been established as proven facts. Their guilt will depend on the evidence presented through the appropriate legal process.
Source: Thepressradio.com
