The Interior Minister, Muntaka Mubarak, has directed the Ashanti Regional Police Command to act promptly against Tinker Island, a well-known drug den in Kumasi.

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Tinker Island has long been a hotspot for illegal drug activity, drawing both dealers and users from various parts of the city.

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The area has become infamous for its role in the distribution of illicit substances, contributing to a rising wave of drug-related violence and crime in the region.

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Minister Mubarak, speaking during an engagement with local law enforcement, expressed concerns over the growing drug trade in the area, calling for immediate action.

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Sources suggest that drug operations are openly carried out in the area, with dealers using the location as a central hub for trafficking.

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The Minister voiced strong disapproval of previous failed efforts to clear the area, urging the police to completely eliminate drug operations from Tinker Island within the next six months.

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He emphasized the importance of taking swift, decisive action to address the escalating drug abuse crisis in Kumasi, urging the police to prioritize the dismantling of the illegal network in Tinker Island.

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