The Bono East Regional Police Command has arrested two people after intercepting a vehicle allegedly transporting contraband at Jema in the Bono East Region.
The Kia Rhino, with registration number UE 819-26, was intercepted on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, during an intelligence-led operation conducted by the Bono East Regional Police Intelligence Directorate in collaboration with the Police Intelligence Directorate Headquarters in Accra.
The driver, identified as Fusini Danaa, was arrested at about 4:00 p.m. while travelling from Nalerigu to Kumasi.
A search of the vehicle, which was loaded with maize, uncovered 321 boxes of foreign cigarettes, including Royals, Oris and Gold Seal brands.
The Police also found 23 bags of soya beans, 39 bags of groundnut husks, 21 bags of millet and 100 containers of suspected sodium cyanide.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the consignment was handed over to the driver at Bentri, near Nalerigu, for delivery to a customer in Kumasi.
The driver and his mate are currently in custody assisting with investigations.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Ghana Standards Authority have taken samples of the suspected sodium cyanide for laboratory analysis, particularly because the chemical was allegedly being transported alongside food products.
The Police have secured the vehicle and all exhibits as investigations continue to identify and arrest other persons believed to be connected to the consignment.
Source: Wesleyannews.com
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