Tema Drug Bust: 315 Parcels of Indian Hemp Found in Truck Tyres

• Four suspects were arrested in Tema for possessing 315 parcels of suspected Indian hemp.
• The parcels were hidden inside truck tyres at the Community 1 Industrial Area.
• The suspects are in custody and assisting with investigations.
• Police praised public vigilance and urged continued reporting of suspicious activity.
• The bust highlights growing concerns over drug trafficking in Ghana’s industrial zones.

Police in Tema have arrested four individuals in connection with a major drug bust at the Community 1 Industrial Area, where 315 compressed parcels of suspected Indian hemp were discovered hidden inside the tyres of a truck. The operation, carried out on Monday, September 8, followed a tip-off and was confirmed in a statement released by the Ghana Police Service the following day.

The suspects — identified as Nura Sali (44), Pius Chukwuma (49), Mustapha Umar (18), and Abdulai Amayau (23) — are currently in custody assisting with investigations. Authorities say the parcels were tightly packed and concealed in a manner designed to evade detection, suggesting a level of sophistication in the trafficking operation.

The arrest adds to growing concerns about the scale of narcotics movement through Ghana’s industrial corridors. Police have commended the public for their vigilance and urged continued cooperation in reporting suspicious activities.

The Greater Accra Regional Command has reaffirmed its commitment to cracking down on drug-related crimes, warning that traffickers will face the full force of the law. The seized parcels are undergoing forensic testing, and further arrests may follow as investigations deepen.

This latest bust comes amid broader efforts to combat road-related fatalities and criminal activity, with the National Insurance Commission recently supporting police operations with body bags — a grim reflection of the toll taken by reckless driving and violent crime.

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