The Northern Regional Police Command, through its special operations team known as Red Maria, has arrested four suspects and recovered 142 parcels of compressed suspected Indian hemp.
The arresting officers rejected a GH,50,000 bribe allegedly offered by the suspects.
On Thursday,15 October 2026, at about 6:30 pm, the team, acting on intelligence, intercepted a mini commercial van with registration number GW 7800- 14 traveling from Bimbilla to Tamale, the vehicle was being driven by Alhassan Zeblim, 46, who was suspected of transporting narcotics.
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.
The driver told the police that he was transporting the consignment to Ibrahim Yussif, 34, a tricycle rider in Tamale. Ibrahim later arrived at an agreed location in the company of his brother, Bawa Yussif, 56. Mohammed Haruna, 32, who was subsequently identified as the owner of the consignment, was also arrested.
All suspects, together with the exhibits including a tricycle have been handed over to the Regional Drug Law Enforcement Units (DLEU) for further investigation.
The command commended the officers for their swift action and integrity, and also encouraged similar conduct across the Region from personnel.
By Mathew Ahiaveh
