A Hyundai 5-ton truck with registration number ER 760-23, which was intercepted by a police patrol team carrying over 100 sacks of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, has been brought to the Eastern Regional Police Command in Koforidua with nearly half of its original load missing.
The truck, driven to the regional command on the instructions of the Eastern Regional Police Commander, DCOP Twumasi Ankrah, by Service Driver Chief Inspector Daniel Addo, reportedly arrived partially full on Wednesday, October 1. Many of the sacks were found to have been replaced with sawdust.
According to sources, the Asesewa District Police Commander, Superintendent Francis Ackah, had earlier refused to release the vehicle to the regional operations commander, insisting on personally escorting it to Koforidua.
However, a critical assessment of the truck’s contents revealed a stark difference between the overloaded consignment intercepted on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, and what was eventually delivered to the Eastern Regional Command later in the evening.
Citi News sources at the regional headquarters confirmed that almost half of the suspected narcotics had been tampered with, raising serious concerns among officers.
Meanwhile, the two suspects arrested in connection with the case, identified as Sulley Abubakari and Sadat, were not present when the truck arrived in Koforidua.
Sources indicate that the pair allegedly escaped from custody after being taken to the Sekesua Police Station.
In a related development, three police officers who played a role in the interception were detained by the Asesewa District Police Commander, later handed over to the regional operations commander, and subsequently held for several hours at the KTU Police Station in Koforidua. They were released only after the intervention of the Deputy Minister of Interior. The officers have since been compelled to write official statements.
Citi News understands there is growing unease among personnel at the Eastern Regional Command, with many officers expressing dismay over what they describe as the unjust treatment of their colleagues.
Some argue that the officers involved should be commended for their bravery in intercepting the truck rather than facing disciplinary action.
