Marine Police officers on patrol discovered a fenced wooden structure along the Volta Lake at Mangoase in the Central Tongu District. A search behind the fence revealed a plantation of suspected Indian hemp and 16 sacks of dried leaves believed to be cannabis. The suspect, Vincent Lotsu, was arrested and handed over to the Kpando Police Divisional Investigation Department. According to a statement from the Volta North Regional Police Command, the suspected narcotic substances have been sent for examination. Mr. Lotsu is in custody assisting with investigations and is expected to be arraigned before court. The Volta North Regional Police Command stated its commitment to combating drug trafficking.
Update (19:20 GMT): MyJoy News also reported on this story under the headline "Marine Police arrest 31-year-old man over suspected cannabis plantation in Volta Region". Read the MyJoy News report.
Update (19:50 GMT): Graphic Online also reported on this story under the headline "Police arrest man for cultivating cannabis along Volta Lake". Read the Graphic Online report.