Police in Yeji in the Pru East District of the Bono East Region have intercepted a Tata bus allegedly conveying 396 parcels of dried leaves suspected to be cannabis.

The operation took place on Sunday, January 11, when officers, acting on sustained intelligence and surveillance, stopped the bus with registration number GR 3232 L near the Barrier area in front of the Yeji Police Station.

The driver, Seidu Alhassan, and his mate, Issah Osman, were arrested to assist investigations aimed at identifying the owner of the suspected drugs.

A search conducted on the vehicle led to the discovery of several sacks containing dried leaves believed to be cannabis. The items were later counted and confirmed to be 396 parcels.

According to police, the suspected narcotics were allegedly transported from Bimbilla in the Northern Region, passed through Kumasi in the Ashanti Region, and were intended for further distribution.

Speaking to journalists, the Yeji District Police Commander, DSP Ahenkrah, said intelligence reports indicated that the vehicle was carrying illegal drugs. He noted that the driver initially denied knowledge of the cargo until the sacks were offloaded and inspected.

DSP Ahenkrah added that the vehicle has been impounded, while the seized substances are being kept as exhibits. Plans are underway to forward the items to the Police Forensic Science Laboratory for analysis.

The driver and his mate remain in police custody as investigations continue. DSP Ahenkrah reaffirmed the Ghana Police Service’s resolve to clamp down on drug trafficking and ensure that offenders are brought to justice.