The suspect, identified as Robert Tannor, was apprehended on March 8, 2026, after the police recovered 397 slabs of dried plant material believed to be cannabis from the accident scene. Initial observations indicated the tricycle was transporting 14 bags of charcoal. Tricycle crash exposes 'Cannabis-in-Charcoal' schemeHowever, a closer inspection by officers disclosed compressed slabs of suspected cannabis concealed within the charcoal bags, bringing the total number of slabs recovered to 397. “Police immediately responded to the accident scene and discovered compressed slabs of suspected cannabis concealed in the charcoal bags. A total of 397 slabs were retrieved from the scene,” the statement said.

Source: GhanaWeb March 11, 2026 14:11 UTC