Prison officials at Ankaful Maximum Security Prison arrested a 28-year-old man. He was caught trying to bring illegal drugs into the prison.
The incident happened during a routine search by prison staff. They discovered a significant amount of marijuana.
The total quantity of dried marijuana found was 1.25 kilograms. This was confiscated by the authorities.
The suspect was immediately apprehended by the prison guards.
He is now in police custody. Further investigations are expected.
The Ghana Prisons Service is committed to maintaining security. They work to prevent any contraband from entering prison facilities.
This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of drug smuggling attempts. Prison authorities remain vigilant in their efforts.