52-year-old man arrested with 37 parcels of suspected Indian hemp

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

According to a statement signed by the head of the Public Affairs Unit for the region, ASP Dede Dzakpasu, an operation by a police team acting on intelligence around 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 25, 2026, led to his arrest.

The team retrieved a bag containing 37 parcels of compressed substances suspected to be Indian hemp, along with a crusher.

Mr Saani was taken to the police station with the exhibits for further investigation.

Police say preliminary investigations suggest he may have been involved in distributing suspected narcotic substances in New York and surrounding areas.

The statement adds that intelligence indicated he allegedly pretends to be mentally unwell to hide his suspected illicit activities.

It added that the substances will be sent for forensic examination to establish their nature and to help police look into the possible involvement of other people.

The police say Mr Saani, and any accomplices who may be identified, will be arraigned as soon as investigations are complete.