A 40-year-old man, Roger Borbobli, has been arrested by the police for allegedly possessing 91 parcels of substances suspected to be Indian hemp. He was arrested at the VIP Bus Terminal at the Kwame Nkrumah Circle in Accra on Thursday, October 29, 2026. The arrest followed a tip-off that the suspect had been sighted at the terminal with three suitcases containing the suspected substances.
According to the police, some loading boys at the bus terminal detected the smell on the suitcases and alerted the police. A police statement said some officers from the special operations team subsequently proceeded to the scene, arrested the suspect and retrieved the three suitcases containing 91 parcels of compressed dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp.
The suspect reportedly valued the substances at GH¢33,600, according to the police statement. The police said during interrogation, Borbobli indicated to them that he was a farmer from Sovie Kudzra, near Kpando in the Volta Region. He reportedly told investigators that he cultivated Indian hemp himself but had acquired the parcels in his possession from another farmer identified as Benjamin, from the same community.
The police are awaiting the outcome of a test on the exhibits at the Police Forensic Crime Laboratory after an analytical examination. The suspect is in police custody assisting with investigations. The police statement did not provide further details on the suspect's plans for the substances or his intended destination.
The arrest is part of the police's efforts to combat the possession and trafficking of illicit substances in the country. The VIP Bus Terminal is a major transportation hub in Accra, and the police have been working to increase security and surveillance in the area to prevent the movement of illicit goods.
The suspect's arrest has raised concerns about the prevalence of Indian hemp in the country and the ease with which it can be transported. The police have urged the public to report any suspicious activity to the authorities and to cooperate with their efforts to combat crime.
The case is ongoing, and the police are expected to provide further updates as investigations continue. The suspect's accomplices, including the farmer identified as Benjamin, may also face charges if found to be involved in the possession and trafficking of the suspected Indian hemp.
Key points
- The suspect, Roger Borbobli, was found with 91 parcels of substances suspected to be Indian hemp valued at GH¢33,600.
- The arrest was made possible by a tip-off from loading boys at the bus terminal who detected the smell of the suspected substances.
- The police are awaiting the outcome of a test on the exhibits at the Police Forensic Crime Laboratory to confirm the nature of the substances.
