Police officers in Kumasi have arrested two men following an intelligence-led operation that led to the interception of a significant quantity of suspected narcotic drugs concealed inside fertilizer sacks at the Asawase Market.
The suspects, identified as Osman Bassein, 37; and Mohammed Abdul-Razak, 38, were arrested on Tuesday, 21 July 2026, during a joint operation conducted by the Manhyia District Police Command, personnel from the Manhyia Divisional Criminal Investigations Department (CID), and the Zongo Police Station.
According to a press release issued on Wednesday, 22 July 2026, by Supt Godwin Ahianyo, Head of the Public Affairs Unit for the Ashanti Regional Police Command, officers acted on credible intelligence indicating that illegal substances were being transported through the market area.
During a search conducted in the presence of independent witnesses, police retrieved 13 fertilizer sacks.
An inspection of the sacks revealed second-hand clothing used to conceal 100 compressed parcels of dried leaves suspected to be narcotics.
Police confirmed that the exhibits were photographed at the scene in line with evidential procedures and have been secured for forensic examination.
Both suspects remain in police custody assisting with ongoing investigations and will be processed according to the law based on the outcome of the probe.
Commending the public for providing timely intelligence, the Regional Command urged citizens to remain vigilant and continue partnering with law enforcement by reporting suspicious activities via emergency toll-free numbers 18555, 191, or 112.
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