Seized cannabis allegedly transforms into sawdust en route to police command
Police intercepted a Hyundai 5-ton truck loaded with over 100 sacks of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, but when it arrived at the Eastern Regional Police Command in Koforidua, nearly half of the consignment was missing.
The vehicle, registered ER 760-23, was driven to the command on Wednesday, October 1, by Service Driver Chief Inspector Daniel Addo, acting on the orders of the Eastern Regional Police Commander, DCOP Twumasi Ankrah.
Shockingly, officers discovered that a large portion of the suspected contraband had been replaced with sawdust.
According to sources, the truck had originally been intercepted in the Asesewa District on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, heavily loaded with the illegal consignment.
Superintendent Francis Ackah, the Asesewa District Police Commander, initially resisted releasing the vehicle to the regional operations commander, insisting he would personally escort it to Koforidua.
However, by the time the truck reached its destination, a significant part of the load had vanished.
Checks at the regional headquarters confirmed that almost half of the intercepted narcotics were missing, sparking serious suspicion of tampering and raising concerns about possible collusion.
Even more troubling, the two suspects arrested in connection with the truck, identified as Sulley Abubakari and Sadat, were not brought to Koforidua.
Sources say they allegedly escaped from custody after being taken to the Sekesua Police Station.
Meanwhile, three police officers who took part in the interception were themselves detained.
They were first held by Superintendent Ackah, later handed over to the regional operations commander, and subsequently locked up for several hours at the KTU Police Station in Koforidua.
Their release only came after the intervention of the Deputy Minister of Interior, and they have since been forced to submit official statements.
The development has stirred unease among personnel at the Eastern Regional Command.
Many officers are reportedly angered, describing the treatment of their colleagues as unfair.
Some argue that the officers should be praised for their bravery in seizing the truck, rather than punished.