More than 500 bags of fertilizer intended for cocoa farmers were seized by police in the Ashanti Region.

According to reports, the fertilizers were transported from Goaso in the Ahafo Region to the Ashanti Region.

Citi News understands the consignment was seized by officers at the Kenyase District Police Command in the Kwabre East Municipality of the Ashanti Region.

According to sources, police upon a tip-off on Friday, August 26, 2022 followed up and confiscated the items and kept them at a shop at Achiase-Jamasi near Kenyase.

Information available to Citi News also indicates that one person whose name was given as Shaibu Amadu a 42-year-old was arrested by the police to assist in investigations.

Sources claim that the suspect was later given a police inquiry bail and instructed to report to the police so they can continue their inquiries with him.

The fertilizers are currently in the custody of the Kenyase District Police Command as investigations continue into the matter.