BY: Daniel Orlando | VoltaOnline
The Volta Regional Police Command has intercepted a staggering sum of cash—over GH¢1 million—concealed in fertilizer bags aboard a commercial vehicle traveling from Ho to Kumasi.
According to a statement by DSP Felix Danku of the Public Affairs Unit of the Regional Police Command, the operation took place on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, during a routine security check at Juapong. The vehicle, a Ford Transit Bus, was found carrying 68 fertilizer bags filled with one cedi notes and coins, amounting to GH¢1,021,700.
The driver, identified as 42-year-old Edward Ansah, was taken into custody and is assisting police with investigations.
Preliminary police interrogation revealed that he was hired by an unidentified man in Kumasi to transport the money from Ho to the Ashanti regional capital.
The statement noted that, authorities were working to determine the origin and intended use of the cash, as well as any other individuals linked to the transaction.
The Police Command has therefore assured the public that thorough investigations are underway and further updates will be provided as new details emerge.
This interception raises concerns about possible money laundering or other financial irregularities, underscoring the need for sustained vigilance by law enforcement on the country’s road networks.
