Public concern is mounting following indications that a female drug suspect arrested at the Tinkong Police Barrier in the Eastern Region may be released on police enquiry bail, nearly a week after her arrest without being arraigned before court.
The suspect, identified as Grace Terkper, was arrested on February 3 by a team of five police officers at the Tinkong Barrier along the Koforidua–Akuapem Mamfe Road. She is suspected of being involved in drug trafficking activities.
Sources familiar with the case say discussions are ongoing within the police service to grant her bail, despite the seriousness of the alleged offence. This development has triggered unease among members of the public, who are questioning the pace and transparency of the investigation.
Grace Terkper is reportedly linked to a wider drug trafficking network allegedly involving a dismissed police officer. According to sources, at the time of her arrest, the suspect was overheard speaking on the phone with the former officer, who allegedly assured her that she would be released.
The suspect is alleged to have been involved in the transportation of narcotic substances to different parts of the country using concealed methods to evade detection.
During a search conducted at the time of arrest, police reportedly retrieved more than ten wrapped substances suspected to be cannabis, concealed beneath clothing inside an Ecolac bag. The bag was allegedly hidden in a Toyota Voxy commercial vehicle travelling from the Eastern Region to Accra.
Despite the reported seizure, sources say the substances have not yet been tested at the police forensic laboratory, even as considerations for granting bail are underway.
The delay in laboratory testing and the absence of court proceedings have raised questions about the handling of the case, particularly given the alleged involvement of a former police officer.
As of the time of filing this report, the Ghana Police Service has not issued an official statement on the status of the investigation or the possible release of the suspect.
The situation has renewed calls from civil society and concerned citizens for greater accountability, swift investigations, and equal application of the law, especially in cases involving alleged drug trafficking and security personnel, past or present.
By paqmediagh/Peter Quao Adattor
