Dambai Police Intercept Trailer Carrying Suspected Narcotics; Driver at Large

Personnel from the Ghana Police Service stationed at the Dambai barrier in the Oti Region have successfully intercepted a long trailer truck suspected of transporting a large consignment of Indian hemp. The operation, which occurred during a routine security check, led to the discovery of numerous parcels of dried leaves believed to be marijuana. The substances were meticulously concealed within the vehicle’s frame to evade detection, highlighting the increasingly sophisticated methods used by traffickers in the region.

The truck, bearing registration number GW 1943-09, became the subject of intense scrutiny by officers Lance Corporal Kwame Boateng, Corporal Emmanuel Adjei, and Lance Corporal Iddi Baba. According to eyewitness accounts, the situation took a dramatic turn during the interrogation process; the driver managed to evade the officers and fled into the nearby bush, leaving the vehicle behind. While the driver remains at large, the police successfully apprehended his mate, who is currently in custody and assisting with ongoing investigations into the source and intended destination of the illegal cargo.

This seizure is part of a broader crackdown on drug trafficking within the Oti Region. In a related development, police in Nkwanta recently foiled another suspected trafficking attempt involving a Volvo truck, suggesting a possible surge in illicit transport activities along these corridors. Law enforcement agencies have since intensified their surveillance and snap checks on major transit routes. The intercepted trailer and the suspected narcotics remain in police possession as authorities continue their search for the escaped driver and finalize forensic testing on the seized material.