A Ghanaian man, Bukari Yakubu, has allegedly been arrested by the Ghana Police Service for possessing 92 slabs of a substance suspected to be Indian hemp.He was arrested during an intelligence-led operation in Akatsi, Volta Region Saturday, May 10.

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92 compressed slabs of the suspected substance, each wrapped in yellowish material were discovered at Yakubu’s residence.

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The Police in a post on Facebook noted that per its preliminary investigations, the accused for sometime been in the business of distributing narcotics within his vicinity and its environs. “Investigation conducted so far indicates that Bukari Yakubu has been dealing in narcotics within Akatsi and its surrounding areas,” the statement read.Meanwhile, Yakubu is said to have admitted owning the suspected Indian Hemp. The Police has the suspect in its custody, assisting with ongoing investigations. Ghana has been battling with llegal drug trade and organised crime, particularly in the Volta Region and across the country for a while now.In response, the Ghana Police Service and other security agencies have joined forces to end the canker. Four persons were recently granted GH¢13 million bail with four sureties for attempting to transport suspected cocaine at Kotoka International Airport (KIA)’s Swissport cargo terminal.The suspects, Gariba Soli, Josiah Biney, Emmanuel Minta, and Kwabena Ampofo Anti have been charged with conspiracy to commit a crime and illegal possession of narcotic drugs.They have therefore, been barred from leaving the jurisdiction without its approval.

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