Accra – September 11, 2025 — The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested a 39-year-old man, Kwame Mananyi Tuanda, for allegedly using a disguised private ambulance to transport large quantities of cannabis across regions.
According to a police statement signed by Superintendent Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs, Tuanda was apprehended on September 10, 2025, following weeks of surveillance. Officers intercepted a Hyundai Hiace private ambulance with registration number GX 277-20 in front of Jamboree Drinking Spot at Labadi Maami in Accra.
Police say Tuanda, who claimed ownership of both the vehicle and its contents, was found standing beside the ambulance at the time of the arrest.
Cannabis Concealed in ‘Ambulance’
A search of the vehicle revealed several sacks of dried leaves believed to be cannabis. Upon further inspection, officers discovered 700 parcels and 473 wrappers of the substance.
Investigations established that the consignment had been loaded in Kpando in the Volta North Region for onward distribution in Accra.
A Year-Long Operation
The suspect reportedly confessed to engaging in the illicit trade since last year. Police further revealed that Tuanda had purchased the Hyundai Hiace as a regular vehicle, later installing a siren and branding it as an ambulance to avoid suspicion.
Prior to acquiring the Hiace, he allegedly used a Toyota Highlander to transport cannabis. Beyond trafficking drugs, police say the “private ambulance” was also used to convey dead bodies as part of funeral services, creating an additional cover for its operations.
Vehicle Impounded
The vehicle has since been impounded while the seized substances undergo laboratory analysis. Tuanda remains in police custody as investigations continue.
The police assured the public that efforts to dismantle drug trafficking networks remain ongoing and encouraged citizens to provide intelligence on suspicious activities.
Source – My News Ghana
