Oti police seize 4,000 hemp parcels and an arms cache in Dambai

Major drug and ammo seizures just put traffickers on notice in Oti Region, after police snagged thousands of hemp parcels and a truckload of weapons headed north.

Drug seizure on DAF trailer

• Oti Regional Police Command intercepted DAF trailer GW1943-09.
• Alex Acquah detailed 4000 parcels of compressed Indian hemp.
• Yellow masking tape concealed the narcotics inside the load.
• Intelligence-driven work led officers to the vehicle.

Weapon haul on the Kia Rhino truck

• The separate stop involved Kia Rhino GS4677-17.
• Police found a single-barreled short gun onboard.
• Twenty-one boxes held 525 LAAA and BB cartridges.
• Consignment was reportedly en route to Kpandai in the Northern Region.

Command vows tougher crackdown

• Deputy Commissioner Alex Acquah pledged intensified operations.
• Regional Police Headquarters in Dambai hosted the briefing.
• Christian Tetteh Yohuno received commendation for involved officers.
• Residents were urged to share credible tips confidentially.