Police Arrest Two in Agona Swedru With 209 Slabs of Suspected Narcotics, Reject GH₵100,000 Bribe

The Central Regional Command of the Ghana Police Service has arrested two men in Agona Swedru for possessing 209 compressed slabs of dried leaves suspected to be narcotic substances.

The suspects, identified as 28-year-old Godfred Acquah and 34-year-old Awudu Usman, were apprehended at about 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, along the Agona Asafo–Kwesitwukwaa road.

According to police, officers intercepted a taxi with registration number GR 2932-26 in which the suspects were travelling. A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of 154 slabs of the suspected substance concealed in four nylon sacks.

Further investigations took officers to Usman’s residence at Asisim, a suburb of Agona Swedru, where an additional 55 slabs were retrieved. This brought the total number of seized slabs to 209. Police say Usman admitted ownership of the items found in his home.

In a related development, the Central Regional Police Command disclosed that the suspects allegedly offered GH₵100,000 to the arresting officers in an attempt to avoid prosecution. The officers reportedly rejected the bribe.

The two suspects are expected to be arraigned before court to face the appropriate charges.