Ashanti North: Police arrest two Suspects after major narcotics bust.
The Ashanti North Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the seizure of 350 compressed slabs of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs, following an intelligence-led operation that began with a dramatic interception near the Offin River.
The Command in a statement disclosed that a day patrol team from the Offinso District intercepted a blue-black Toyota Voxy vehicle with registration number AS 1747-25 on March 25, 2026, at approximately 10:13 am on the outskirts of Offinso Old Town.
A search of the vehicle revealed 350 compressed slabs of suspected Indian hemp concealed in four white sacks. Officers also recovered two Ghana Cards, three driver’s licences, one voter’s ID card, a DVLA vehicle registration certificate, an iPhone and cash amounting to GH¢120.
The occupants of the vehicle fled the scene upon noticing the police and escaped into a nearby bush. The patrol team pursued the suspects but was unable to apprehend them at that time. The exhibit vehicle and all retrieved items were conveyed to the Offinso Police Station for further investigation.
The following day, March 26, an investigation team conducted intelligence-led operations leading to the arrest of four individuals: Albert Nkrumah, also known as Abode3, aged 21; Francis Owusu, also known as Skin, aged 25; Gyimah Emmanuel, also known as Corruption, aged 24; and Theophilus Amoabeng, also known as Kwadwo Amoabeng. All are drivers.
Following a thorough screening through an identification parade, Albert Nkrumah and Francis Owusu were positively identified by the patrol team as part of the suspects who had fled the scene on March 25.
On March 26, the Police secured a court order from the Offinso Circuit Court, presided over by Her Honour Christiana O. Bruce Ashirifie, directing the National Identification Authority, the Electoral Commission and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority to provide relevant details to assist ongoing investigations.
On March 30, suspects Albert Nkrumah and Francis Owusu were arraigned before the Offinso Circuit Court and have been remanded into police custody. They are scheduled to reappear on April 27, 2026.
The Command stated that ongoing investigations have already identified additional individuals linked to the crime, and the police team is actively pursuing them. The suspected narcotic substances will be forwarded to the Forensic Laboratory at CID Headquarters in Accra for analytical examination and report.
The Ashanti North Regional Police Command assured the public of its unwavering commitment to combating drug trafficking and ensuring the safety and security of all communities. The Command further urged the public to support the police by providing credible information to help clamp down and eliminate criminal enterprises in the region.
