Police in the Eastern Region have arrested a man suspected of distributing fake cement.

The suspect was found with a large quantity of counterfeit building material.

Officials estimate the amount to be around 100 tons.

The value of the seized fake cement is several thousand Ghana cedis, according to a police statement.

Authorities are investigating the source and intended distribution network of the counterfeit product.

The arrest took place in the Eastern Region.

Further details will be released as the investigation progresses.