The suspects
TWO MALE suspects have been nabbed in possession of 100 compressed parcels of dried leaves, suspected to be narcotic drugs, known in the local parlance as ‘Wee’ or ‘Ganja’.
The two suspects, identified by police as Osman Bassein, 37, and Mohammed Abdul-Razak, 38, had reportedly concealed the compressed parcels in sacks, containing second-hand clothing.
Osman and Mohammed were about to transport the illegal substances from the Asawase Market in Kumasi, the Ashanti Regional capital, to an unknown destination when police pounced on them.
“The Manhyia District Police Command has arrested two persons in connection with the unlawful possession and transportation of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs during an intelligence-led operation at the Asawase Market in Kumasi.
“The operation was conducted on July 21, 2026, following credible intelligence that suspected narcotic drugs were being transported, concealed in fertiliser sacks.
“Acting on the information, a team led by the District Commander, with personnel from the Manhyia Divisional Criminal Investigations Department (CID) and Zongo Police Station, proceeded to the location and arrested two suspects,” police said.
Superintendent of Police, Godwin Ahianyo, Head of the Ashanti Regional Police Public Affairs Unit, in a press release, said during a search conducted in the presence of independent witnesses, the police retrieved 13 fertiliser sacks.
“Inspection of the sacks revealed second-hand clothing concealing one hundred (100) compressed parcels of dried leaves suspected to be narcotic drugs. The exhibits were photographed at the scene in accordance with evidential procedures and have been secured for forensic examination,” he disclosed.
The two suspects, he noted, are currently in police custody assisting with investigations, adding that “They will be processed in accordance with the law, subject to the outcome of the investigations.”
The Regional Command, Superintendent of Police Godwin Ahianyo said, is grateful to members of the public for providing timely and credible information that supports the fight against crime.
“The Command encourages the public to continue partnering with the police by reporting suspicious activities through the police emergency numbers MTN toll free number 18555, 191 or 112,” he concluded.
FROM I.F. Joe Awuah, Kumasi