The incident happened along the Ho–Aflao highway late Saturday evening.
According to reports, officers from the Regional Patrol Unit were on their normal rounds when they spotted the motorcycle lying by the roadside.
The machine had bloodstains on its body, raising suspicions that the rider may have been injured while fleeing. No one was found at the scene.
Upon a careful search, the officers uncovered 160 rolls and nine bundles of compressed leaves suspected to be marijuana. The items were neatly packed in a sack tied to the back of the motorbike.
The police quickly secured both the motorcycle and the substances as evidence and transported them to the Ho Central Police Station.
Authorities believe the rider may have lost control of the bike during his attempt to escape, leading to the accident.
Investigators have since launched a manhunt to trace the suspect and determine the origin and intended destination of the drugs.
In a statement, the Volta Regional Police Command praised the swift action of the patrol officers, noting that it forms part of their commitment to curb the trafficking of illegal substances in the country.
The Command further assured the public that efforts are being intensified to dismantle networks involved in transporting drugs using motorbikes and other means.
Drug trafficking and abuse continue to remain a challenge in parts of Ghana, with law enforcement agencies recording several cases in recent years.
Authorities warn that the trade poses a serious threat to public health and safety, as it fuels crime and endangers young people.
The police have also appealed to residents, urging them to provide information that may lead to the arrest of individuals engaged in such illegal activities.
They encouraged the public to use available police hotlines or visit the nearest station to report suspicious movements in their communities.
In a statement, the Volta Regional Police Command praised the swift action of the patrol officers, noting that it forms part of their commitment to curb the trafficking of illegal substances in the country.
The Command further assured the public that efforts are being intensified to dismantle networks involved in transporting drugs using motorbikes and other means.
Drug trafficking and abuse continue to remain a challenge in parts of Ghana, with law enforcement agencies recording several cases in recent years.
Authorities warn that the trade poses a serious threat to public health and safety, as it fuels crime and endangers young people.
The police have also appealed to residents, urging them to provide information that may lead to the arrest of individuals engaged in such illegal activities.
They encouraged the public to use available police hotlines or visit the nearest station to report suspicious movements in their communities.