Driver arrested for allegedly carrying 64 bags of 'Indian hemp'

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Police in the Eastern Region have arrested a 33-year-old driver, Nicholas Asare, for allegedly carrying 64 bags of a substance suspected to be Indian hemp.

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The Eastern Regional Crime Officer, Chief Superintendent, Edward Faakye-Kumi said the suspect was arrested on a tip off at about 5:30 am, Tuesday at Kpong on his way from Atinpoku to Accra.

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He also had 29 bags of poultry feed packed at the back of a Mercedes Benz truck with a registration number AW 138-15 to outwit Police.

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After a search was conducted by the police, the bags containing the substances believed to be Indian hemp were discovered and the driver was arrested.

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A total of about 4589 parcels of Indian hemp were contained in all 64 bags.

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The Crime Officer added that the suspects will be thoroughly investigated and arraigned before court for prosecution.

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