The Ghana Police Service in the Central Region has arrested two men in Agona Swedru after intercepting 209 compressed slabs of dried leaves suspected to be narcotics and rejecting an alleged GH₵100,000 bribe offer.
The suspects, identified as 28-year-old Godfred Acquah and 34-year-old Awudu Usman, were arrested at about 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, along the Agona Asafo–Kwesitwukwaa road.
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Police retrieved 154 slabs of the suspected substance from a taxi cab with registration number GR 2932-26, in which the suspects were travelling. The items were concealed in four nylon sacks.
Following the arrest, officers searched Usman’s residence at Asisim, a suburb of Agona Swedru, where an additional 55 slabs were uncovered. This brought the total quantity seized to 209 slabs.
Police said Usman admitted ownership of the items found in his home.
According to the Central Regional Police Command, the suspects allegedly attempted to bribe the arresting officers with GH₵100,000 in a bid to avoid prosecution.
The officers, however, rejected the offer and proceeded with the arrest in line with police regulations.
The two suspects are currently in police custody and are expected to be arraigned before the court in the coming days to face charges relating to possession and attempted bribery.
Police authorities have commended the officers involved for their professionalism and reaffirmed their commitment to combating drug trafficking and corruption within the region.