Police intercept articulated truck with 5,164 suspected narcotics
The Oti Regional Police Command has intercepted an articulated truck allegedly conveying suspected narcotic substances concealed in compartments of the vehicle. The post Police intercept articulated truck with 5,164 suspected narcotics appeared first on Ghana Business News .
On September 14, 2026, the Oti Regional Police Command intercepted a DAF articulated truck with the registration number CE 3996-15, allegedly carrying suspected narcotics. The interception followed intelligence received by the Regional Police Command. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) John Nchor disclosed the details of the incident to the Ghana News Agency (GNA).
The truck, discovered during a search, contained 5,164 compressed and dried parcels suspected to be narcotics. Three suspects, Abdul Razak Adams, Jibril Amidu, and Ali Adams, were apprehended in connection with the incident. Another suspect, A. Sadiq, managed to escape, and efforts are underway to apprehend him.
The three arrested suspects appeared before the Dambai Circuit Court on September 17, 2026, and were remanded into police custody until October 15, 2026. The truck has been impounded, and the suspected narcotics have been secured for further investigation.
The Regional Police Command is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the transportation of the suspected substances and identifying other persons connected to the consignment. They have reaffirmed their commitment to combating narcotics trafficking and organized crime in the region and appealed to the public for credible information to assist in the investigations. The parcels are considered suspected narcotics until further investigation establishes their exact nature.
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