The Eastern Regional Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the possession of suspected narcotics and an alleged GH¢100,000 bribery attempt aimed at compromising a police investigation.
According to a police press release dated May 11, 2026, the arrests followed an intelligence-led operation that led to the seizure of 1,600 parcels of suspected Indian hemp.
Police said the Regional Police Intelligence Department (RPID) acted on a tip-off about narcotics allegedly stored at Akosombo-Bonya. During a surveillance operation near the Krobo Girls Senior High School, officers intercepted a Hyundai Rhino truck with registration number GR 5724-15 and tracked it to a secluded area near the Atua Government Hospital.
Investigators say officers moved in while suspects were transferring sacks from the Hyundai truck into a Howo Zonda tipper truck with registration number GN 7948-21. Although some suspects initially fled into the bush, police secured both vehicles and the cargo.
Shortly after the seizure, a 39-year-old welder identified as Solomon Tettey reportedly approached officers and claimed ownership of the vehicles and the suspected narcotics consignment, which he allegedly said was destined for Nigeria.
Police further alleged that Solomon Tettey attempted to bribe officers with GH¢100,000 to influence the investigation. Officers reportedly feigned interest in the offer to secure evidence, after which the suspect transferred GH¢90,000 via Mobile Money and handed over an additional GH¢10,000 in cash.
Following receipt of the money, backup personnel from the Regional Counter-Terrorism Unit and Odumase Police moved in to arrest the suspect.
Two additional suspects, identified as Joshua Nartey and Teye Nartey, were later arrested after appearing at the Regional Police Headquarters.
The suspects and all exhibits have since been handed over to the Regional Criminal Investigations Department for further investigations and possible prosecution.
The Ghana Police Service says it remains committed to combating drug trafficking and maintaining integrity in law enforcement operations within the region.
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