Two arrested with 209 slabs of suspected narcotics; Police reject GH₵100k bribe
The Ghana Police Service in the Central Region has arrested two men in Agona Swedru after intercepting 209 compressed slabs of dried leaves suspected to be narcotics and rejecting an alleged GH₵100,000 bribe offer.
The suspects, 28-year-old Godfred Acquah and 34-year-old Awudu Usman, were first arrested at about 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, along the Agona Asafo–Kwesitwukwaa road.
The Police retrieved 154 slabs of the suspected substance from a taxi cab with registration number GR 2932-26 in which they were travelling. The slabs were concealed in four nylon sacks.
A subsequent search at Usman’s residence at Asisim, a suburb of Agona Swedru, uncovered an additional 55 slabs, bringing the total quantity seized to 209. Police say Usman claimed ownership of the items found in his home.
According to the Central Regional Police Command, the suspects allegedly offered GH₵100,000 to the arresting officers in an attempt to evade prosecution, but the offer was declined.
The two are expected to be arraigned before court to face charges.
