The Eastern North Regional Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the transportation of 5,950 compressed and some non-compressed leaves suspected to be Indian hemp on the Volta Lake at Asuboni, near Kwahu Adawso in the Eastern Region.

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The suspects, Abraham Agonu, Michael Akuaku, and Confidence Amenuveve, were arrested on May 28 while ferrying the suspected narcotics across the lake.

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Preliminary investigations suggest that the suspects were part of a larger operation led by a man identified only as Felix, who is believed to have boarded a separate boat en route to the Akate area.

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Exhibits retrieved from the suspects include a pump-action shotgun, 85 maxi sacks containing 5,950 pieces of compressed as well as some non-compressed substances suspected to be Indian hemp, two outboard motors, and one large engine boat.

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Police are on a manhunt to arrest the said Felix and other accomplices linked to the case.

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On May 14, two individuals were arrested for possessing 1,650 slabs of substances suspected to be Indian hemp at Antokrom in the Eastern Region.

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The Eastern North Regional Police Command arrested Hawa Ibrahim and Latifa Adams through an intelligence-led operation.

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Twenty-four maxi bags were retrieved when a search was conducted. The suspects who are in police custody will be taken through the due process of the law to face justice.

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Earlier, the Airport District Police Command apprehened a 29-year-old suspect, Adam Mohamed, for his involvement in the illegal trade of narcotic substances.

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The arrest took place on May 10, at approximately 10:00 p.m. during a special police operation conducted at Aboabo No. 1. The operation was aimed at apprehending individuals engaged in narcotics trafficking within the area.

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During the search, police retrieved the following items from the suspect:

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• 35 packs of 250mg Tramadol

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• 28 packs of 120mg Tramadol

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• 11 packs of 225mg Tramadol

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• Approximately 50 empty cartons used for packaging and transporting the drugs

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Additionally, an amount of GHS 66,950 was discovered in the suspect’s room. The cash is believed to be proceeds from the sale of the illicit drugs and has been retrieved for evidential purposes.

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The suspect is currently in police custody and assisting with investigations. All exhibits, including the narcotic substances and the cash, have been secured for further investigation and legal proceedings.

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