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Police arrest suspect for possession of Indian hemp

The Ghana Police Service, through an intelligence-led operation, has arrested one suspect for the possession of ninety-two (92) slabs of a substance suspected to be Indian hemp.

The suspect, identified as Bukari Yakubu, was arrested at his residence on Saturday, 10th May 2025 at 1:00 a.m. at Akatsi in the Volta Region after the police placed him under surveillance.

Investigations conducted so far indicate that Bukari Yakubu has been dealing in narcotics within Akatsi and its surrounding areas.

A search conducted at his residence led to the retrieval of 92 slabs of a substance wrapped in yellowish material, suspected to be Indian hemp, and two Royal motorbikes suspected to be stolen. Upon preliminary interrogation, the suspect admitted ownership of the items.

He is currently in police custody, assisting with investigations, and will be put before the court.

Source: mynewsgh.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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