Prison officials at Koforidua Prisons have arrested a 35-year-old man. He was allegedly trying to smuggle drugs into the facility.
The man was stopped during a regular search by prison officers. They found 100 parcels of dried cannabis on him.
The incident happened at the Koforidua Prisons. This is a correctional facility in Ghana.
The Ghana Prisons Service has stated that they are committed to maintaining security. They work to prevent any illegal items from entering prisons.
The suspect has been taken into custody. The drugs have been seized by the authorities.
Investigations into the matter are ongoing. Prison officials are working to determine how the suspect planned to get the drugs inside.
This arrest highlights the challenges faced by correctional facilities in preventing contraband. Such items can disrupt order and compromise safety.