Two Arrested With 692 Parcels of Suspected Indian Hemp at Dawhenya

The Tema Regional Police Command has made a significant breakthrough by apprehending two individuals and confiscating 692 parcels of suspected Indian hemp during a surprise operation at Dawhenya, within the Prampram Division.

The suspects, known as Godwin Asigeh and Freeman Amedoku, were taken into custody in the early hours of Tuesday, September 8, 2026, after officers halted a Ford Transit vehicle bound for Accra around 12:45 a.m.

Police reports indicate that Asigeh was behind the wheel while Amedoku was assisting him. Upon inspection, authorities discovered 692 parcels of suspected Indian hemp neatly packed in yellow polythene bags.

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Both the suspects and the vehicle, along with the narcotics, were transported to the Devtraco Police Station for further action. The suspected Indian hemp has been secured as evidence, and the vehicle has been impounded.

Currently, the two men remain in custody as investigations proceed. The Tema Regional Police Command has expressed appreciation for the officers who executed the operation and reiterated its commitment to intensifying efforts to combat the trafficking and distribution of narcotics in the area.