The Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspected drug dealer following an intelligence-led operation at Nyamebekyere, a suburb of Berekum in the Bono Region.
The suspect, identified as 39-year-old David Frimpong, was apprehended by the Berekum Divisional Police Command at his residence, a semi-completed building. Police said Frimpong attempted to flee upon spotting officers but was quickly caught.
A search of the house uncovered a significant quantity of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs. These included 57 compressed slabs of dried leaves, 195 wraps of dried leaves, and three sacks containing additional quantities of dried leaves believed to be Indian hemp.
Officers also seized a container of groundnut cake toffee suspected to be laced with Indian hemp.
Other items recovered from the residence included six pairs of scissors, 14 packs of cigarettes, and 190 wrapping papers, all believed to be linked to the packaging and distribution of the suspected drugs.
Police have retained the seized items for evidential purposes and forensic examination as part of ongoing investigations.
Preliminary findings suggest that the suspect is a known dealer and distributor of narcotic drugs within Berekum and its surrounding communities.
The suspect remains in police custody and is cooperating with investigators. Authorities say steps are being taken to process him for court to face charges in accordance with the law.
The arrest is part of ongoing efforts by the Ghana Police Service to clamp down on narcotics trafficking and related criminal activities across the country.
