Woman Arrested with Large Quantity of Suspected Narcotics on Koforidua-Mamfe Highway
Police intercept suspected cannabis during routine checkpoint search in Eastern Region
- A woman was arrested at the Tinkong checkpoint on the Koforidua–Mamfe Highway in the Eastern Region
- Police discovered about 10 large wrapped parcels of suspected cannabis concealed in an Ecolac bag
- The suspect admitted ownership of the bag and its contents
Police at the Tinkong checkpoint on the Koforidua–Mamfe Highway in the Eastern Region have arrested a woman for allegedly trafficking a significant quantity of suspected narcotics, believed to be cannabis.
The suspect was traveling in a Toyota Voxy commercial vehicle from Koforidua to Accra on the afternoon of Tuesday, February 3, 2026, when vigilant officers stopped the vehicle for routine checks.
A team of three male and two female officers conducted a thorough inspection of the vehicle and passengers’ luggage. During the search, they discovered an Ecolac bag hidden under clothing at the back of the vehicle. The bag contained approximately 10 large wrapped parcels of suspected narcotics.
The woman, identified as the owner of the bag, was immediately arrested. She reportedly admitted ownership of the bag and its contents and confessed to selling drugs for some time to earn a living.
The seized items have been taken to the Eastern Regional Police Headquarters to assist with ongoing investigations.
