The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 52-year-old man, Ibrahim Saani, after allegedly finding him in possession of 37 parcels of substances suspected to be Indian hemp at New York, near Airport Junction.
The arrest followed an intelligence-led police operation conducted on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at about 7:00 p.m.
According to the police, officers acting on intelligence gathered about suspected drug-related activities in the area moved in and arrested Saani.
A search conducted during the operation led to the retrieval of a bag containing 37 parcels of compressed substances suspected to be Indian hemp, together with a crusher.
The suspect was subsequently escorted to the police station with the seized items to assist investigators with their inquiries.
Preliminary investigations suggest that Saani may have been involved in distributing suspected narcotic substances within New York and neighbouring communities.
The police also indicated that intelligence gathered during their inquiries suggested the suspect allegedly feigned madness to conceal his suspected illicit activities.
However, the allegations remain subject to investigation, and the nature of the seized substances has yet to be confirmed through forensic examination.
The police said the suspected drugs would be forwarded for laboratory analysis to establish their composition and support further investigations into the case.
Investigators are also working to determine whether other individuals may have been involved in the alleged activities.
The Tema Regional Police Command has indicated that the suspect and any accomplices identified during the investigation will be brought before the court once investigations are completed.
In its statement, the Command said: “The suspect and his accomplices, if any, will be arraigned before the court as soon as investigations are completed.”
The arrest forms part of police efforts to tackle the possession and distribution of suspected narcotic substances in communities across the region.
The Command has urged residents to provide credible information that could assist law enforcement agencies in identifying and apprehending individuals suspected of involvement in drug-related offences.
“The Tema Regional Police Command cautions the public against involvement in narcotics-related activities,” the statement said.
The police further encouraged the public to report information concerning the possession, distribution or trafficking of illicit drugs to the nearest police station.
The Command said public cooperation remained important in efforts to combat drug-related crime and protect communities, particularly young people.
Saani remains a suspect, and the seized substances are yet to be confirmed as Indian hemp through forensic testing.
