Tema Regional Police arrest man with suspected narcotics

The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested 52-year-old Ibrahim Saani for the alleged possession of 37 parcels of suspected Indian hemp. The arrest occurred on Sunday, October 25, 2026, near Airport Junction in the New York area following an intelligence-led operation.

Officers recovered a bag containing the compressed substances and a crusher. Preliminary investigations suggest Saani may have been distributing narcotics within the local community. Police intelligence further indicates that the suspect allegedly feigned mental illness to conceal his illicit activities.

The seized substances will undergo forensic examination to confirm their nature and identify potential accomplices. Saani and any identified associates will be arraigned in court once investigations are finalized.