Police reject GH¢150,000 bribe after 5,000 parcels of suspected narcotics in Tema

Police in Tema say officers turned down an alleged GH¢150,000 bribe from a suspect who attempted to secure the release of a truck loaded with 5,039 compressed parcels of suspected narcotic substances intercepted during an anti-drug operation at Afienya."Our officers rejected an alleged GH¢150,000 bribe offered by a suspect who sought the release of the truck carrying the suspected narcotic substances," DCOP Asiedu stated.

The alleged bribery attempt was disclosed on Thursday, July 23, by the Tema Regional Police Commander, DCOP Eric Asamoah Asiedu, during a briefing on recent anti-crime operations in the region.