Two arrested with 41 slabs of suspected cannabis at checkpoint on Sunyani-Berekum highway

The Bono Regional Police Command has arrested two men after 41 compressed slabs of a substance suspected to be cannabis were allegedly found in a commercial bus at the Twumasikrom checkpoint on the Sunyani-Berekum highway.

The suspects have been identified as 33-year-old Duah Akwasi Moses, the driver of the vehicle, and his mate, 42-year-old Kofi Antwi Bosiako.

According to the police, the two were arrested at about 7:00 a.m. on November 8, 2026, after personnel on duty stopped and searched a white and red Kia Grand Bus with registration number AS-2415-26.

The bus, which had passengers on board, was reportedly travelling towards Sampa in the Jaman North District.

A search of one of the compartments of the vehicle allegedly led to the discovery of two brown boxes containing 41 yellow sellotaped compressed slabs of the suspected substance.

The police say during interrogation, the driver admitted that he had received the parcel from an unidentified person in Accra for delivery to an individual in Sampa.

He allegedly offered the police officers GH¢9,000 to secure their release, but the officers rejected the offer and retained the money as an exhibit.

The Drugs Law Enforcement Unit (DLEU) has since been called in to assist with investigations.

The two suspects remain in police custody and are assisting with investigations, as the police work to put them before court.

The Bono Regional Police Command has commended the officers involved for what it describes as their professionalism and vigilance and urged personnel to remain alert while performing their duties.