The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 52-year-old man, Ibrahim Saani, for allegedly possessing substances suspected to be Indian hemp at New York, near Airport Junction.
On Sunday, October 25, 2026, at about 7:00 p.m., a police team, acting on intelligence, conducted an operation in the area and arrested the suspect.
The team retrieved a bag containing 37 parcels of compressed substances suspected to be Indian hemp and a crusher. He was subsequently escorted to the police station with the exhibits for further investigation.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the suspect may have been involved in the distribution of suspected narcotic substances within New York and surrounding areas. Intelligence further indicated that he allegedly feigns madness to conceal his suspected illicit activities.
The substances will be forwarded for forensic examination to establish their nature and assist further investigations into the possible involvement of other persons.
The suspect and his accomplices, if any, will be arraigned before the court as soon as investigations are completed.
The Tema Regional Police Command cautioned the public against involvement in narcotics-related activities and urged anyone with credible information on the possession, distribution or trafficking of illicit drugs to report to the nearest police station.
The Command further encouraged the public to continue cooperating with the Police to combat drug-related offences and protect communities, particularly the youth.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
