The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old woman, Sophia Amankwa, for allegedly possessing a large quantity of suspected narcotic drugs.
The arrest occurred on June 25, 2025, at Dogo Junction near Ada in the Greater Accra Region.
According to a police statement, the arrest followed the interception of a tipper truck with registration number GW 9768-12.
The driver of the vehicle fled the scene, abandoning the truck upon police approach.
A thorough search of the vehicle revealed a massive haul of suspected narcotics: 3,900 compressed and cello-taped slabs concealed in 52 sacks.
The substances are believed to be Indian hemp.
Police investigations are ongoing, and efforts are underway to apprehend the fleeing driver and uncover the full scope of the operation.
Preliminary investigations have established that Sophia Amankwa is the owner of the suspected narcotics.
She is currently in police custody and assisting with further investigations.
Meanwhile, the police have launched a manhunt for the driver of the vehicle and other possible accomplices.
The Tema Regional Police Command has reaffirmed its commitment to intensifying efforts to clamp down on drug trafficking and other related offences in the region.
Below is the full statement
