A collaborative effort between the Ghana Police Service and the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) in Assin Fosu successfully intercepted an articulated truck transporting 250 bags of government-subsidized fertilizer meant for farmers.

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The fertilizers, including varieties like Cocoa Ahuoden, Cocoa Aduane, and Cocoa Nti, were allegedly being smuggled to Ivory Coast.

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The operation led to the arrest of three individuals: Seth Yeboah, the driver; Smaila Ahor, a houseboy; and Iliasu Abubakar, a driver with the Ghana National Ambulance Service in Assin North. The suspects were apprehended on Sunday in Assin Juaso and transferred to the NIB head office in Accra for further investigation.

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Nana Kwasi Fori, the Central Regional Chief Farmer, revealed that suspicions were raised about the suspects' activities, prompting the NIB officials to monitor their movements. Upon discovering the truck stuck with the subsidized fertilizer, authorities intervened.

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It was disclosed that Iliasu Abubakar, the ambulance driver, had enlisted the help of the other two individuals in this illegal operation.

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Nana Ofori cautioned all those involved in such illicit activities, including farmers cooperating with wrongdoers, to cease their actions or face legal consequences.

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He encouraged the public to report any suspicions to the Ghana Police Service for appropriate action.

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