A 52-year-old man identified as Ibrahim Saani has been arrested by the Tema Regional Police Command for allegedly possessing substances suspected to be Indian hemp at a place called New York, near Airport Junction in the Greater Accra Region.

According to a press release issued by the Tema Regional Police Command on October 27, 2026, Saani was arrested on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at about 7:00 pm, following an intelligence-led operation in the area.

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The police said that they retrieved a bag from the suspect that contained 37 parcels of compressed substances that they believe to be Indian hemp and a crusher.

“The team retrieved a bag, which contained 37 parcels of compressed substances suspected to be Indian hemp and a crusher,” the statement said.

Following the seizure, he was taken to the police station with the items for further investigation.

Preliminary investigations by the police disclosed that Saani may have been involved in distributing suspected narcotic substances in New York and surrounding areas.

Police also disclosed the suspect’s alleged modus operandi, saying he pretended to be mentally unstable to avoid suspicion and hide his activities.

“Intelligence further indicated that he allegedly feigns madness to conceal his suspected illicit activities,” the statement added.

The police said the seized substances would be sent for forensic examination to determine their nature and help establish whether other people were involved.

“The substances will be forwarded for forensic examination to establish their nature and assist further investigations into the possible involvement of other persons,” the statement said.

The Tema Regional Police Command said the suspect and any accomplices identified in the case would be brought before the court after investigations are completed.

“The suspect and his accomplices, if any, will be arraigned before the court as soon as investigations are completed,” the statement noted.

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The Command has urged the public to report credible information about the possession, distribution or trafficking of illicit drugs to the nearest police station.

It also encouraged the public to cooperate with the police in efforts to fight drug-related offences and protect communities, particularly young people.

PRESS RELEASE:

MAN, 52, ARRESTED WITH 37 PARCELS OF SUSPECTED INDIAN HEMP https://t.co/sGzexGNwtM

— Ghana Police Service (@GhPoliceService) October 28, 2026