The Ghana Police Service has arrested a man identified as Yaw Koranteng in Nsawam, located in the Eastern Region, for allegedly possessing a device suspected to belong to the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana.

Mr Koranteng is currently in police custody, assisting authorities with their ongoing investigations, according to the Police.

The arrest came to light following a press release issued on August 23, 2024, detailing the circumstances surrounding the situation.

The police, after apprehending the suspect, informed the Electoral Commission of the incident and invited them to confirm whether the device in question is indeed their property.

In their statement, the police expressed gratitude for the public's role in assisting with the arrest.

"As the investigation into this incident continues, we would like to take this opportunity to thank all stakeholders for their continuous support to ensure security, law and order during this election period and beyond," the police said.