Agriculture

Two arrested for smuggling 253 bags of cocoa beans

The Bekwai Police in the Ashanti Region have arrested two individuals for attempting to smuggle 253 bags of cocoa beans, as reported by Mynewsgh.com.

The Kia truck, registered under GT 2826-Z, which was used to transport the cocoa beans, has also been seized by the police.

According to the authorities, intelligence gathered indicated that on Saturday, April 20, 2024, the truck was travelling from the Fomena direction towards Bekwai with items suspected to be cocoa beans being smuggled.

Upon receiving this information, the police mobilized to the area but initially couldn’t locate the specified truck. However, patrols in the Asanso area, heading towards Aputuogya, led to the interception of the truck, which was occupied by Davis Inkoom and Eric Osom.

A search conducted on the truck revealed 253 bags of cocoa beans, which were confirmed by officials from the Cocoa Quality Control Unit in Bekwai, confirming that they were indeed being smuggled.

The two suspects, Eric Osom and Davis Inkoom, were subsequently arrested and are currently in the custody of the Bekwai police, assisting with investigations, while the truck remains impounded.

 

Source: mynewsgh.com

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Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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