The suspect
The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 52-year-old man, Ibrahim Saani, for allegedly possessing substances suspected to be Indian hemp at New York, near Airport Junction.
The police, in a statement signed by ASP Dede Dzakpasu, Head of Public Affairs, Tema Regional Police Command, said the arrest was made on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at about 7:00 p.m. during an operation based on intelligence.
A police team conducting the operation arrested the suspect and retrieved a bag containing 37 parcels of compressed substances suspected to be Indian hemp and a crusher.
He was subsequently escorted to the police station with the exhibits for further investigation.
Preliminary investigations suggest the suspect may have been involved in the distribution of suspected narcotic substances within New York and surrounding areas.
According to the police, intelligence further indicated that he allegedly feigns madness to conceal his suspected illicit activities.
The substances will be forwarded for forensic examination to establish their nature and assist further investigations into the possible involvement of other persons, the police disclosed.
The police said the suspect and his accomplices, if any, will be arraigned before court upon completion of investigations.
The Tema Regional Police Command has cautioned the public against involvement in narcotics-related activities and urged anyone with credible information on the possession, distribution or trafficking of illicit drugs to report to the nearest police station.
The Command further encouraged the public to continue cooperating with the police to combat drug-related offences and protect communities, particularly the youth.
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