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Bono police reject GH₵9,000 bribe from drug suspects
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Police officers in the Bono Region have arrested two men for the possession of 41 compressed slabs of suspected Indian hemp after the suspects unsuccessfully attempted to bribe the officers with GH₵9,000. The incident occurred on November 8, 2026, during a routine operation at a police checkpoint along the Sunyani-Berekum highway. The apprehension highlights the ongoing efforts of the regional command to intercept the flow of illicit substances through major transit corridors.
The suspects, identified as 33-year-old Duah Akwasi Moses and 42-year-old Kofi Antwi Bosiako, were apprehended when their vehicle was stopped for inspection. Upon searching the car, the officers discovered the narcotics hidden within the vehicle. In a desperate bid to evade prosecution, the duo allegedly offered the officers a cash sum of GH₵9,000 to secure their immediate release. However, the personnel on duty rejected the money and proceeded to take the suspects into custody, securing the evidence for further legal action.
During preliminary investigations, the driver of the vehicle reportedly confessed to receiving the illicit parcel from an unidentified individual in Accra. He stated that the consignment was destined for Sampa, a border town in the Jaman North District. This confession has provided the police with critical leads regarding the distribution network of narcotics between the national capital and the Bono Region, suggesting an organized pipeline for the movement of such substances across the country.
The case has since been handed over to the Drugs Law Enforcement Unit for further investigation and profiling. The two suspects remain in police custody and are expected to face charges related to the possession of narcotics and attempted bribery in court. Local authorities have praised the integrity of the officers involved, citing the incident as a testament to the police service's commitment to professionalism and the fight against drug trafficking under the current administration.
