Something unusual went down at the Kpotame police barrier on the Accra–Sogakope highway, and this time it wasn’t about overloaded buses or expired insurance stickers.
Officers on routine duty stopped a black Liberty Jeep, a vehicle that, according to police sources, raised early suspicion due to the driver’s nervous conduct. Inside that vehicle, law enforcement uncovered suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of GHS1,032,650, carefully concealed.
The suspect has been identified as Charles Adenkule, a Nigerian national, now in police custody as investigations continue.
A Routine Stop That Turned Serious
Police say the interception happened during a standard checkpoint operation. No sirens. No chase. Just questions that didn’t add up. When officers decided to conduct a deeper search of the vehicle, the discovery changed everything.
The substance, believed to be cocaine, was packaged in a manner consistent with trafficking rather than personal use, according to officers familiar with the operation. The matter was immediately escalated, and reinforcements were called in.
Alleged Bribe Attempt Raises More Questions
What has sparked even more public interest is the claim that the suspect allegedly attempted to bribe officers with US$20,000 in a desperate bid to walk free.
Police officials say the offer was flatly rejected.
“If you try that at a checkpoint today, you’re only digging your hole deeper,” a source close to the operation noted, adding that the attempt itself could form part of additional charges.
Drug Trafficking Routes Under Spotlight Again
The Accra–Sogakope highway has long been recognised by security agencies as a strategic corridor, linking coastal routes and inland movements. This arrest has once again raised concerns about how narcotics are trafficked through major highways under the cover of normal road traffic.
While police have not yet disclosed the intended destination of the drugs, investigators are working to establish whether the suspect was acting alone or as part of a wider network operating within and beyond Ghana.
Suspect in Custody, Investigations Ongoing
Charles Adenkule remains in custody as exhibits have been secured for forensic testing. Police say he will be processed through the legal system once investigations are concluded.
Authorities are also expected to liaise with relevant international agencies if cross-border links are established.
Police Issue Warning
The Ghana Police Service has reiterated its warning to traffickers and criminals who believe money can bend the law.
“Barriers are no longer formalities,” a police source stressed. “They are active crime detection points.”
As the investigation unfolds, many are watching closely — not just for court proceedings, but for what this arrest reveals about the evolving tactics of drug traffickers using Ghana’s road networks.
