Police Reject GH¢69,000 Bribe in Major Drug Clampdown: "Service With Integrity"
- The Western Regional Police Command rejected a bribe by suspects linked to two trucks carrying suspected Indian hemp
- Three people have been arrested following the operation, which uncovered 152 large bales of the narcotic substance
- Ghanaians, taking to social media, have praised the police service for their integrity in refusing the significant bribe
The Western Regional Police Command has reportedly turned down a GH¢69,000 bribe allegedly offered by suspects during a major anti-narcotics operation.
The suspects are reportedly linked to two truckloads of a substance believed to be Indian hemp, intercepted at the Assokor barrier in Shama, Western Region.
Source: UGC
The operation took place during a routine inspection at the barrier, when officers stopped the vehicles for checks.
Upon further examination, the trucks were found to be carrying large quantities of the suspected narcotic substance.
Following the discovery, the suspects allegedly attempted to bribe the officers to facilitate the passage of the trucks.
Western Regional Police Command comments on bust
Speaking to Channel One TV on Monday, February 23, 2026, the Head of Public Affairs of the Western Regional Police Command, Superintendent of Police Olivia Ewurabena Adiku, explained that the first truck was intercepted by officers on duty.
“The first truck was stopped at the Assokor, Shama Police barrier. Three people initially absconded, but police managed to arrest one of them. The suspect then led officers to a second vehicle, which was parked at Nkroful Junction. In total, three people have been arrested,” she said.
Superintendent Adiku added that upon their arrest, the suspects had offered GH₵69,000 as an attempted bribe.
“Two of the suspects brought GH₵69,000 in an attempt to offer it to the police to negotiate the release of their colleague. However, the police rejected the bribe and arrested them as well,” she further stated.
“This morning, the truck was offloaded, and about 152 large bales of the substance were found inside. Each bale contained approximately 82 pieces of compressed suspected Indian hemp, wrapped in yellow packaging.”
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Netizens commend police for rejecting bribe
Ghanaians on social media have praised the police for rejecting the bribe. YEN.com.gh compiled a few of the reactions below:
@Signor Bernard Bernard said:
"They brought … and police didn't accept the bribe.. Communication.."
@Philip Coffie commented:
"I think the new IGP is doing well because the police officers are doing great since he became the Head of the police service. The arrest of narcotics everyday and reported and the officers even declined bribes that are offered to them."
@Daniel Addae also commented:
"Wow,the police force has changed drastically ,Now almost everyday,they are rejecting bribe even in huge sums. IGP must come and tells the secret ,the police force has regained its credibility, Now we can trust you small."
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Ghanaian police officers reject GH¢50,000 bribe
In a related development, YEN.com.gh reported that police officers from the Oti Regional Police Intelligence Department have rejected a bribe of GH¢50,000 allegedly offered by two suspects.
The officers intercepted a truck transporting building materials that concealed a locally made single-shot gun and 525 rounds of ammunition, with the suspects assisting with ongoing investigations.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
