POLICE ARREST TWO SUSPECTS DRIVER AND HIS MATE WITH 41 SLABS OF SUSPECTED CANNABIS AT TWUMASIKROM CHECKPOINT.

 GHANA POLICE SERVICE- SUNYANI/BR 

 11TH NOVEMBER, 2026. 

PRESS RELEASE: 

POLICE ARREST TWO SUSPECTS DRIVER AND HIS MATE WITH 41 SLABS OF SUSPECTED CANNABIS AT TWUMASIKROM CHECKPOINT.

1. The Bono Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects for 

possessing 41 compressed slabs of substances suspected to be 

cannabis at the Twumasikrom checkpoint on the Sunyani-Berekum 

highway in the Sunyani Municipality of the Bono Region.

2. The suspects, identified as Duah Akwasi Moses, aged 33, the driver, 

and Kofi Antwi Bosiako, aged 42 his mate, were arrested on 8th 

November 2026 at about 7:00 a.m. after Police personnel on duty 

stopped and searched a white and Red Kia Grand Bus with 

registration number AS-2415-26. The vehicle, which had passengers 

on board, was travelling towards Sampa in the Jaman North District.

3. A search of one of the vehicle’s compartments led to the discovery of 

two brown boxes containing 41 yellow sellotaped compressed slabs 

of the suspected substance.

4. During interrogation, the driver admitted that he had received the 

parcel from an unidentified person in Accra for delivery to someone in 

Sampa. He subsequently offered the officers GH¢9,000.00 to secure their release.

5. The officers rejected the bribe offer and retained the money as an 

exhibit. The Drugs Law Enforcement Unit (DLEU) was also called in 

to assist with the investigation.

6. The suspects are currently in Police custody assisting investigations, 

while efforts are underway to put them before the court.

7. The Bono Regional Police Command has commended the officers for 

their professionalism and vigilance and urged personnel to remain alert while performing their duties.

 Signed 

Chief Inspector Thomas Akeelah

Public Relations Officer

Bono Regional Police Command

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