The Ghana Police Service has arrested a 39-year-old man described as a suspected narcotics kingpin following an intelligence-led operation in the Bono Region.

The suspect, identified as David Frimpong, was apprehended by officers from the Berekum Divisional Police Command at Nyamebekyere, a suburb within the Berekum Municipality.

According to a police statement issued on Thursday, February 19, officers acting on intelligence stormed the suspect’s residence — a semi-completed building — where he was believed to be operating from. Mr Frimpong reportedly attempted to flee upon sighting the police but was swiftly apprehended.

A thorough search of the premises uncovered what authorities described as significant quantities of suspected narcotic substances and materials used in drug preparation and distribution.

Police disclosed that the search yielded:

• Seven compressed slabs of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp
• 195 wraps of dried leaves
• Three sacks containing additional quantities of dried leaves believed to be Indian hemp
• A container of ‘groundnut cake’ toffee suspected to have been mixed with Indian hemp
• Six pairs of scissors
• Fourteen packs of cigarettes
• 190 wrapping papers

All items have been retained for evidential purposes and will undergo forensic examination to confirm their composition.

Preliminary investigations suggest that Mr Frimpong is a dealer in narcotic drugs and is believed to have been distributing the substances within Berekum and surrounding communities.

The suspect remains in police custody as investigations continue. Authorities say preparations are underway to process him through the legal system, where he is expected to face charges relating to possession of narcotic drugs without lawful authority.