The Tema Regional Police Command has made a significant seizure of suspected Indian Hemp, recovering 2,213 parcels from an abandoned canoe on the River Volta. According to a release issued by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Dede Dzakpasu, the interception occurred on Thursday, September 17, at about 0045 hours, during a routine patrol by the Marine Police Detachment at Ada.
The police discovered the canoe containing twenty-nine sacks of dried leaf substances suspected to be Indian Hemp on the River Volta at Tuanikopey Island. Upon sighting the police, the occupants of the canoe abandoned it and fled. A search revealed 29 sacks containing the 2,213 slabs of dried leaves wrapped in yellow cellotape. The police also found fourteen 25-litre gallons, twelve of which contained premixed fuel, and two Yamaha outboard motors, one 40HP and the other 30HP.
The substances have been conveyed to the Ada District Police Headquarters, while arrangements are underway to convey the outboard motors and pre-mixed fuel to the station for further investigation. The police are making efforts to identify and apprehend the persons who abandoned the canoe and its contents. The public has been cautioned against engaging in the trafficking and transportation of narcotic substances.
The Tema Regional Police Command is urging anyone with information on the owners or occupants of the canoe to report to the nearest Police station to assist in investigations. The police are working to curb the menace of narcotics in the region and are seeking the public's cooperation in providing information that could lead to the arrest of the suspects.
Indian Hemp is a highly addictive substance that has devastating effects on users and society as a whole. The police's efforts to intercept and recover the suspected Indian Hemp are part of a broader strategy to combat the trafficking and use of narcotics in Ghana. The public is being educated on the dangers of narcotics and the importance of reporting suspicious activities to the authorities.
The Ghana Police Service has been working tirelessly to rid the country of the menace of narcotics. The service has established a number of units and task forces dedicated to combating narcotics trafficking and use. The public's support and cooperation are crucial in the fight against narcotics, and the police are urging everyone to report any suspicious activities to the authorities.
The Tema Regional Police Command's successful interception of the suspected Indian Hemp is a significant achievement in the fight against narcotics in Ghana. The police's efforts to identify and apprehend the suspects are ongoing, and the public is being urged to provide any information that could assist in the investigations.
Key points
- The Tema Regional Police Command intercepted 2,213 parcels of suspected Indian Hemp from an abandoned canoe on the River Volta.
- The police are working to identify and apprehend the persons who abandoned the canoe and its contents.
- The public has been urged to report any suspicious activities to the authorities to assist in the fight against narcotics.
