Kpando:The Kpando-based Marine Police have detained a 31-year-old man for the alleged illegal cultivation and possession of narcotics, believed to be Indian hemp, in the Volta Region.
According to Ghana News Agency, the suspect, Vincent Lotsu, was apprehended on October 13, 2026, during a routine patrol conducted by officers of the Marine Unit. A press release signed by Inspector Felix Kwao, Public Relations Officer of the Volta North Regional Police Command, revealed the discovery of a fenced wooden structure along the Volta Lake at Mangoase in the Central Tongu District. Behind the fence, officers found a plantation believed to be Indian hemp, along with 16 sacks of dried leaves suspected to be cannabis in Lotsu's possession.
The release further stated that the suspect and the seized items have been transferred to the Kpando Police Divisional Investigation Department. The suspected narcotics have been sent to the crime laboratory for examination. Lotsu remains in police custody to assist with ongoing investigations and will be arraigned in court subsequently.
Meanwhile, the Volta North Regional Police Command has reiterated its dedication to intensifying efforts against drug trafficking and related offenses, urging individuals involved in such illicit activities to desist immediately.
Source: Ghana News Agency