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Man,26, arrest for smuggling marijuana into Ankaful Prisons

Authorities of the Ankaful Maximum Security Prisons in the Central Region have arrested a 26 year- old man, Kwabena Freeman for allegedly smuggling “Wee” into the prison yard meant for an inmate, Kojo Appoh serving an 11-year jail term.

Confirming the arrest to the media, the Public Relations Officer of Ankaful Maximum Security Prisons, Superintendent Vincent Ziniel said the suspect came there for a visit but when they conducted a search on him, they found a bunch of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp on him and he mentioned Kojo Appoh as the recipient.

According to him, some of the prisoners hide phones in their anus to make calls among themselves which is one of the mediums used to facilitate the smuggling of drugs and other illegal items into premises.

He told the media that, they are unaware the means of Communication between Kwabena Freeman and Kojo Appoh but suspect it was done through a mobile phone.

He revealed that, the suspect is in the custody of the Elmina Police pending further investigations.

The senior warden cautioned the public against visiting the prison Command if they do not have anything important to do there adding that criminals caught will face the full rigors of the law

Source: MyNewsGh.com

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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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