Two individuals are presently behind bars for possessing 1,650 slabs of substances suspected to be Indian hemp at Antokrom in the Eastern Region.

The Eastern North Regional Police Command arrested Hawa Ibrahim and Latifa Adams through an intelligence-led operation on May 14.

Twenty-four maxi bags were retrieved when a search was conducted.

The suspects who are in police custody will be taken through the due process of the law to face justice.

In a recent development, the Airport District Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old suspect, Adam Mohamed, for his involvement in the illegal trade of narcotic substances.

The arrest took place on May 10, at approximately 10:00 p.m. during a special police operation conducted at Aboabo No.1. The operation was aimed at apprehending individuals engaged in narcotics trafficking within the area.

During the search, police retrieved the following items from the suspect:

• 35 packs of 250mg Tramadol

• 28 packs of 120mg Tramadol

• 11 packs of 225mg Tramadol

• Approximately 50 empty cartons used for packaging and transporting the drugs

Additionally, an amount of GHS 66,950 was discovered in the suspect’s room. The cash is believed to be proceeds from the sale of the illicit drugs and has been retrieved for evidential purposes.

The suspect is currently in police custody and assisting with investigations. All exhibits, including the narcotic substances and the cash, have been secured for further investigation and legal proceedings.