Police at Manhyia have arrested two suspects at the Asawase Market in Kumasi for allegedly possessing substances suspected to be narcotic drugs.
The suspects, identified as Osman Bassein, 37, and Mohammed Abdul-Razak, 38, were arrested on July 21, 2026, during an intelligence-led operation after police received information that narcotics were being transported in fertilizer sacks.
“Inspection of the sacks revealed second-hand clothing concealing one hundred compressed parcels of dried leaves suspected to be narcotic drugs,” the police stated.
The suspects are currently in custody assisting with investigations, while the exhibits have been secured for forensic examination.
