The Ghana Police Service in the Bono East Region has arrested a 48-year-old rickshaw rider after discovering a large quantity of suspected narcotic drugs concealed in charcoal bags following a road accident in Techiman.

The suspect, identified as Robert Tannor, was arrested on March 8, 2026, after police retrieved 397 slabs of dried plant material believed to be cannabis from the scene of the accident.

According to a statement from the Bono East Regional Police Command, the suspect was riding an unregistered Motor King tricycle, popularly known as “aboboyaa,” when the incident occurred near Techiman Methodist Park at about 2:00 p.m.

Police said they received information about a collision involving the tricycle and a stationary Kia Rhino truck, saying that officers who responded to the scene initially found 14 bags of charcoal being transported on the tricycle.

However, upon further inspection, police discovered compressed slabs of suspected cannabis hidden inside the charcoal bags.

It said a total of 397 slabs of the suspected narcotic substance were retrieved from the bags at the scene.

The statement said the suspect sustained severe injuries during the accident and was rushed to the Holy Family Hospital for medical treatment, noting that he has since been placed under police guard.

Meanwhile, the driver of the Kia Rhino truck reportedly fled the scene after the collision.

Police said efforts are underway to trace the driver and have appealed to the public to assist with information that could aid investigations.

Read the full statement below