The Volta Regional Health Directorate has moved to contain the fallout from a drug interception involving one of its official vehicles, announcing an internal investigation while police pursue criminal inquiries into the matter.
In a statement dated January 25, 2026, and signed by the Volta Regional Director of Health Services, Dr Emmanuel Atsu Dodor, the Directorate confirmed that one of its drivers, Mr Godsway Kwaku Dogbey, had been arrested and detained at the Volta Regional Police Headquarters in Ho over alleged unlawful possession of suspected narcotic substances.
According to the Directorate, management was alerted on Friday, January 23, that the driver had been arrested while operating a Ghana Health Service vehicle with registration number GV 2460-14, which was allegedly carrying items suspected to be narcotics.
The statement said management promptly dispatched a team to the police headquarters to verify the information, which was subsequently confirmed by the Police. The driver, it said, is currently in custody and assisting with investigations.
While the Ghana Police Service continues its criminal investigations, the Directorate disclosed that it has initiated internal processes to set up a Committee of Enquiry to independently examine the circumstances surrounding the incident. It also announced plans to strengthen monitoring and tracking systems for all official vehicles to prevent similar occurrences.
The Directorate reaffirmed its commitment to integrity, accountability and professionalism in the delivery of health services, assuring the public that appropriate administrative action would be taken in line with established procedures.
Meanwhile, the Volta Regional Police Command has provided details of the operation that led to the arrest. In a separate statement dated January 24 and signed by Chief Inspector Francis Kwaku Gomado, Head of the Public Affairs Unit, the Police said they intercepted 26 sacks of substances suspected to be Indian hemp in an intelligence-led operation in Ho.
According to the Police, intelligence received on January 23 indicated that a white Ford wagon bearing Ghana Health Service markings was transporting suspected narcotics from Dzolokpuita towards Ho. A joint team from the Drug Law Enforcement Unit, the Police Intelligence Directorate and the Regional Criminal Investigations Department was deployed to conduct surveillance.
The vehicle was intercepted near the Tarso Hotel in Ho after the driver allegedly ignored signals to stop at the Ziave Police Checkpoint. A search conducted in the presence of the suspect reportedly uncovered 26 maxi sacks containing 2,045 yellow, oval-shaped wraps of compressed leaves suspected to be Indian hemp.
Police estimated the street value of the seized substances at GH¢1,022,500 and said the exhibits would be forwarded to the Forensic Laboratory for examination and analysis.
The suspect remains in Police custody as investigations continue, while the Volta Regional Police Command has assured the public of intensified surveillance and sustained operations to clamp down on drug trafficking activities in the region.
