The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has intercepted a large consignment of suspected narcotic substances and arrested a commercial driver during a routine snap-check operation at Asanso in the Bekwai Municipality. According to DCOP Nyaaba, at about 7:30 p.m. the police intercepted a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter bus with registration number AC 718-25. A search conducted on the vehicle revealed nine (9) nylon sacks containing seven hundred and thirteen (713) slabs of compressed dried leaves, suspected to be Indian hemp. DCOP Nyaaba stated that the suspected narcotic substances have been retained as exhibits to aid investigations, while the vehicle involved has been impounded by the police. The Ashanti South Regional Police Command, according to the Regional Commander, remains committed to combating drug trafficking and other criminal activities within the region.