Police in Ghana’s Central East Region have arrested two suspects, Eric Nkyeke, 30, and Francis Klu, 28, for allegedly possessing 519 compressed parcels of suspected Indian hemp. The duo was caught offloading the parcels from a Toyota Hilux pick-up truck with registration number GS-6849-21 at Gomoa Nyanyano in the Gomoa East District.
PRESS RELEASE
POLICE ARREST TWO SUSPECTS IN POSSESSION OF 519 COMPRESSED PARCELS SUSPECTED TO BE INDIAN HEMP
1. The Central East Regional Police Command today, 11th August, 2025, at about 7:40am arrested two suspects in possession of substances suspected to be Indian hemp at Gomoa Nyanyano in the Central Region.
2. The suspects namely Eric Nkyeke and Francis Klu aged 30 and 28 respectively were apprehended with 519 pieces of compressed parcels of substances suspected to be Indian hemp by the Nyanyano District Police patrol. The suspects who were then offloading the said substances from a Toyota Hilux pick-up truck with the registration number GS-6849-21 were arrested and are currently in Police custody and assisting with investigations. Meanwhile the vehicle has been impounded.
3. The Regional Police Command in appreciating the arresting officers, also reaffirms its commitment to fighting drug related crimes and ensuring the safety of our communities. The command further warns all individuals involved in such crimes to desist or face the full rigours of the law if arrested.
4. The Central East Police Command urges members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities related to drugs or crime to the Police.
Signed
DSP VICTOR KOFI DOSOO
HEAD OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
CENTRAL EAST REGION
BY; REGINA BLESS
