Two arrested over alleged GH¢30k bribe attempt in narcotics case
Two men linked to the transportation of suspected narcotic substances have been arrested by the Greater Accra Police Command for allegedly attempting to bribe a police officer with GH¢30,000.
Two men linked to the transportation of suspected narcotic substances have been arrested in connection with an alleged bribe attempt, according to Greater Accra Police Command. The incident occurred on Friday, September 11, 2026, after Bravo SWAT Unit officers intercepted a Kia Rhino truck near Achimota. The suspects, identified as Mark Bangel and Zakaria Arafat, attempted to bribe a police officer with GH¢30,000 to secure the release of the truck and the drugs.
Police recovered 175 compressed slabs of suspected narcotic drugs and the truck during the investigation. Further investigations revealed another suspect, Salam, who allegedly drove the truck and the drugs, and efforts are underway to apprehend him. The suspects are assisting police with the investigation and the items remain in police custody.
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