The Accra Regional Police Command has captured a private ambulance allegedly being heavily loaded to transport narcotics in Labadi.
A police statement said the operation followed sustained surveillance and was carried out on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
The Hyundai Hiace ambulance, with registration number GX 277-20, was stopped in front of Jamboree Drinking Spot at Labadi Maami. Police arrested 39-year-old Kwame Mananyi Tuanda, who was found beside the vehicle and claimed ownership of both the ambulance and its contents.
A search uncovered sacks containing dried leaves suspected to be cannabis. Upon further inspection, police retrieved 700 parcels and 473 wrappers of the suspected substance.
Investigations revealed that the consignment had been transported from Kpando in the Volta North Region to Accra for onward distribution. Tuanda reportedly admitted to engaging in the illegal trade since 2024.
Police said the suspect initially purchased the Hyundai Hiace as a regular vehicle before fitting it with a siren and branding it as an ambulance. Prior to that, he allegedly used a Toyota Highlander for similar activities. In addition to drug trafficking, the vehicle was sometimes used to transport dead bodies.
The ambulance has since been impounded, and the exhibits are being held as evidence. The suspected substances will be forwarded to the Police Forensic Science Laboratory for testing. Tuanda is currently being processed for court as investigations continue.
The Accra Regional Police Command cautioned the public against using legitimate service vehicles for criminal activity and reaffirmed its commitment to clamping down on drug trafficking across the region.
