The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 52-year-old man, Ibrahim Saani, for allegedly possessing 37 parcels of substances suspected to be Indian hemp at New York, near Airport Junction close to Ashaiman.

The arrest was made on Sunday, October 25, at about 1900 hours, during a police operation based on intelligence, a press release issued by the Tema Regional Police Command and signed by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Dede Dzakpasu, the Head of Public Affairs, said.

The release said, the police retrieved a bag containing 37 parcels of compressed substances suspected to be Indian hemp and a crusher and the suspect was subsequently escorted to the police station with the exhibits for further investigation.

The police said, preliminary investigations suggested that the suspect might have been involved in distributing suspected narcotic substances within New York and surrounding areas.

The police said intelligence also indicated that he allegedly feigned madness to conceal his suspected illicit activities.

The substances were to be forwarded for forensic examination to establish their nature and assist investigations into the possible involvement of other individuals.

The police stated that the suspect and any accomplices would be arraigned before court after investigations were completed.

The Tema Regional Police Command cautioned the public against involvement in narcotics-related activities and urged anyone with credible information on the possession, distribution or trafficking of illicit drugs to report to the nearest police station.

It also encouraged the public to cooperate with the police to combat drug-related offences and protect communities, particularly the youth.