Two individuals have been arrested by the Akatsi District Police. They are identified as Kofi Mensah and Bright Ababio.
The police took them into custody for allegedly planting Indian hemp. This illegal cultivation was discovered on a piece of land located at Xevi, near Akatsi in the Volta Region.
The police reportedly found the illegal farm during a routine patrol of the area.
Further details on the quantity of the planted substance or the size of the farm were not immediately available.
The arrested individuals are expected to face charges related to illegal drug cultivation.
The Ghana Police Service has stated that operations to curb drug-related offenses continue across the country.
This action by the police highlights ongoing efforts to combat illegal farming of narcotics in the region.
The Akatsi District Police are continuing their investigation into the matter.