Police Bust Cocoa Bean Smuggling Ring, Three Arrested.
Ghana's Anti-Smuggling Task Force, in collaboration with the police, has arrested three suspects connected to the smuggling of 1,473 maxi bags of cocoa beans disguised under lumber. The suspects include a driver and two driver-mates of heavy-duty trucks intercepted in the Dormaa West District. While these suspects have been granted bail, two drivers involved remain at large.The seized trucks, with registration numbers GR 7237-21, GR-314-24, and AS 5278-23, are being held at the Bono Regional Police Headquarters. The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has taken custody of the beans. Officials emphasize the economic damage caused by smuggling and urge public cooperation in combating the practice, with rewards offered to informants.Meanwhile, the Forestry Commission is assessing the seized lumber, adding another layer to the ongoing investigations.