Marine Police arrest 31-year-old man over suspected cannabis plantation in Volta Region

The Marine Police at Kpando have arrested a 31-year-old man, Vincent Lotsu, for the alleged unlawful cultivation and possession of narcotic substances suspected to be Indian hemp in the Volta Region.

According to a statement from the Volta North Regional Police Command, the arrest followed a routine patrol by Marine Police officers on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

The officers reportedly discovered a fenced wooden structure along the Volta Lake at Mangoase in the Central Tongu District.

A search behind the fence allegedly uncovered a plantation of suspected Indian hemp and 16 sacks of dried leaves believed to be cannabis.

The suspect and the exhibits have since been handed over to the Kpando Police Divisional Investigation Department for further investigations.

The police said the suspected narcotic substances had been sent to the crime laboratory for examination, while Mr Lotsu remained in custody to assist with ongoing investigations.

He is expected to be arraigned before court after investigations are completed.

The Volta North Regional Police Command has reaffirmed its commitment to intensifying the fight against drug trafficking and related offences, warning individuals involved in such activities to desist.

Read the statement below:

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