Police arrest four, recover 142 parcels of Indian hemp; reject GH₵50,000 bribe
Tamale, Oct. 16, 2026 –
The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested four suspects and recovered 142 parcels of suspected Indian hemp in an operation along the Bimbilla-Tamale Road.
The Special Operations Team known as Red Maria made the arrest.
According to a press release signed by the Regional Police Commander, DCOP Wisdom Lavoe, the team acted on intelligence. It intercepted a mini commercial van with registration number GW 7800-14 at about 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
The vehicle, which was travelling from Bimbilla to Tamale, was being driven by Alhassan Zeblim, 46, who was suspected of transporting narcotic drugs.
A search of the vehicle uncovered 142 compressed parcels of suspected Indian hemp concealed in four jute sacks, commonly known as Ghana-Must-Go bags.
Police said the driver told them he was transporting the consignment to Ibrahim Yussif, 34, a tricycle rider in Tamale. Ibrahim later arrived at an agreed location in the company of his brother, Bawa Yussif, 56. Mohammed Haruna, 32, who was subsequently identified as the owner of the consignment, was also arrested.
The suspects allegedly offered the arresting officers a bribe of GH₵50,000, which the officers rejected.
All four suspects, together with the exhibits, including a tricycle, have been handed over to the Regional Drug Law Enforcement Unit (DLEU) for further investigation.
The Command has commended the officers for their swift action and integrity, and encouraged similar conduct across the region.
Read the full statement below:
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