A team of Special Weapon and Tactics (SWAT) officers have arrested one Samuel Asante at the Christiansburg Castle junction area for trading in substances suspected to be narcotics.
A news brief from the Police said the suspect, 38 years old, was arrested at about 1045 hours and upon a thorough search, some suspicious items were retrieved from his room.
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The brief said the items included; seven sacks full of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp and 10 bottles of alcoholic drinks brewed with substance suspected to be Indian hemp.
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It said the Police Service would continue to adopt strategies to rid communities of criminals, in a bid to prevent crime and ensure law and order.
The brief encouraged the public to continue assisting the Police with information on criminal activities.
Source: Ashantibiz