This image shows inside of the truck
The Oti Regional Police Command has seized 4,0000 parcels of substances suspected to be Narcotics.
This was contained in a press release issued on February 11, 2026, which also stated that the operation happened at Dambai on February 10, 2026.
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The statement further indicated that officers acting on intelligence intercepted and searched a DAF Long Trailer with registration number GW 1943-09.
Though the truck appeared empty during the initial search, further search revealed compartments sealed with six metal plates.
“On 10/02/2026, the Oti Regional Police Command, acting on intelligence, intercepted and conducted a search on a DAF Long Trailer with registration number GW 1943-09 at Dambai. It was discovered that the trailer, though appearing empty, had been modified with secret compartments sealed with six (6) metal plates,” the statement indicated.
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According to the statement, thousands of compressed dried leaf parcels wrapped in yellow masking tape, suspected to be narcotics, were found hidden in the compartments.
“The concealed compartments beneath the trailer were opened in the presence of suspect Amidu Jubril, aged 40. A search in the secret compartments led to the discovery of Four Thousand (4000) parcels of compressed dried leaf substances wrapped in a yellow masking tape suspected to be narcotics, carefully concealed within the compartments,” the statement said.
The truck has been seized, and all the substances have been retained as evidence.
The Oti Regional Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to combating drug trafficking and related activities in the region.
However, the suspect is in police custody, assisting with investigations.
Read full statement below:
RAD/VPO
Source:
www.ghanaweb.com
