The Ghana Police Service has arrested two men after intercepting a large consignment of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs concealed in fertilizer sacks at the Asawase Market in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region.
According to a press release issued by the Ashanti Regional Police Command’s Public Affairs Unit, the arrests followed an intelligence-led operation conducted by the Manhyia District Police Command on July 21, 2026.
The police disclosed that they acted on credible intelligence indicating that suspected narcotic drugs were being transported under the guise of fertilizer.
A team led by the Manhyia District Commander, supported by officers from the Manhyia Divisional Criminal Investigations Department (CID) and the Zongo Police Station, swiftly moved to the location to intercept the shipment.
The operation resulted in the arrest of two suspects identified as Osman Bassein, 37, and Mohammed Abdul-Razak, 38.
A search conducted in the presence of independent witnesses led to the discovery of 13 fertilizer sacks.
Upon inspection, officers found that the sacks contained second-hand clothing used to conceal 100 compressed parcels of dried leaves suspected to be narcotic drugs.
Police said the suspected narcotics were photographed at the scene in line with evidential procedures before being secured for forensic examination to determine their exact composition.
The two suspects remain in police custody and are assisting with ongoing investigations. The police indicated that they will be processed in accordance with the law after investigations are completed.
The Ashanti Regional Police Command praised members of the public for providing timely and credible information that led to the successful operation, describing public cooperation as essential in the fight against crime.
The Command also urged the public to remain vigilant and continue reporting suspicious activities.
The police reaffirmed their commitment to combating drug trafficking and other organised crimes while assuring the public that every effort would be made to ensure offenders are brought to justice.
By 1960news.com
