The Volta North Regional Police Command has arrested two individuals in connection with the transportation of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs within the Volta Region.
The suspects, identified as Etomam Vumadzi, a driver, and Emmanuel Komlagah, were arrested on Friday, January 30, 2026, while allegedly conveying the illicit substances from Godenu toward Togo.
According to a press release signed by Inspector Felix Kwao, Public Relations Officer of the Volta North Regional Police Command, the arrests followed an intelligence-led operation indicating that a Toyota minibus, with registration number GT-6592-19, was heading toward the border with a suspected consignment of narcotic drugs.
Police officers intercepted the vehicle and arrested the occupants. A search conducted on the minibus led to the discovery of eighteen (18) sacks, each containing thirty-six (36) yellow oval parcels, bringing the total number of recovered parcels to six hundred and forty-eight (648). The substances are suspected to be narcotic drugs.
Preliminary investigations further revealed that a third individual, identified only as Joseph, allegedly contacted the police by phone and attempted to influence the officers by offering a bribe of ¢150,000. Additionally, the suspects reportedly offered an upfront amount of ¢32,000, which was also firmly rejected by the police.
The suspects are currently in police custody assisting with investigations and are expected to be arraigned before court to face the full rigours of the law.
The Volta North Regional Police Command has reiterated its commitment to combating drug trafficking and has urged the public to continue providing credible information to support law enforcement efforts in keeping communities safe.
By: paqmediagh/Peter Quao Adattor
