Police arrest two suspects, seize 692 parcels of suspected indian hemp at Dawhenya

Written by; Regina Bless

The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects and seized 692 parcels of suspected Indian hemp during a snap-check operation at Dawhenya in the Prampram Division.

According to a police statement dated September 9, 2026, the incident occurred on Tuesday, September 8, at about 12:45 a.m., when officers intercepted an Accra-bound Ford Transit vehicle with registration number GT 6140-22.

The vehicle was being driven by Godwin Asigeh, with Freeman Amedoku as his assistant.

A search of the vehicle uncovered 692 parcels of suspected Indian hemp, reportedly wrapped in yellow polythene bags.

The two suspects, the vehicle and the suspected substance were subsequently conveyed to the Devtraco Police Station for further action.

Police said the suspected narcotics have been retained as exhibits, while the vehicle has been impounded. The two suspects remain in custody as investigations continue.

The Tema Regional Police Command commended the officers involved in the operation and assured the public that it would intensify efforts to combat the trafficking and distribution of narcotic substances within the region.

The latest operation forms part of ongoing efforts by the Police Service to disrupt the movement of suspected narcotics and strengthen security across the Tema and surrounding areas.