Ghana Police Service arrests 52-year-old man with 37 parcels of Indian hemp

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a 52-year-old man following the discovery of 37 parcels of suspected Indian hemp during a routine highway patrol operation. The arrest occurred on a major transit corridor as part of an intensified effort by the police to crack down on inter-regional narcotics trafficking. The suspect was intercepted while traveling in a commercial vehicle during a targeted anti-narcotics operation.

According to police reports, officers on duty signaled the commercial vehicle to stop for a routine inspection. During the stop, the officers noticed suspicious behavior from one of the passengers, which prompted a more thorough search of the vehicle and its contents. The search led to the discovery of a bag containing 37 parcels of the illegal substance, which were meticulously wrapped in brown sellotape to conceal their contents.

Following the discovery, the 52-year-old man admitted to owning the bag and the contraband within it. He was immediately taken into custody and is currently being held as investigations continue into the source and intended destination of the narcotics. The police have not yet released the name of the suspect, pending further procedural requirements and potential leads on the wider trafficking network.

This successful interception is part of a broader strategy by the Ghana Police Service to enhance security on the country's highways and disrupt the supply chains of illegal drugs. The police administration has praised the alertness of the patrol team and reiterated its commitment to public safety. Citizens are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities or information related to criminal enterprises to the nearest police station.