The Bono Regional Police Command has dealt a significant blow to the illicit drug trade in the Berekum Municipality, following the arrest of a suspected narcotics kingpin, David Frimpong.
Frimpong, 39, was apprehended by officers of the Berekum Divisional Police Command during an intelligence-led operation at Nyamebekyere, a suburb of Berekum.
According to a statement signed by Chief Inspector Thomas Akeelah, Public Relations Officer of the Bono Regional Police Command, the suspect was arrested at his residence in a semi-completed building.
The Police disclosed that the suspect attempted to flee upon sighting the security personnel, but was swiftly overpowered and arrested.
A thorough search of the premises uncovered a substantial quantity of suspected narcotic substances and related materials.
The police, the statement noted, retrieved 57 compressed slabs of dried leaves, 195 wraps of dried leaves, and three sacks containing quantities of dried leaves, all believed to be Indian hemp.
In addition, the officers found a container of “groundnut cake” toffee suspected to have been mixed with Indian hemp, alongside six pairs of scissors, 14 packs of cigarettes, and 190 wrapping papers believed to be used for packaging the drugs.
The statement noted that all exhibits had been retained for evidential and forensic examination.
Preliminary investigations, the police revealed, indicated that Frimpong is a dealer in narcotic drugs and is suspected to have served as a key distributor within Berekum and its surrounding communities.
The suspect remains in police custody as investigations continue. The police said processes were underway to prepare him to face the full rigours of the law.
Chief Inspector Akeelah reaffirmed the Police Command’s commitment to intensifying efforts to clamp down on drug-related activities across the region. He stressed that individuals engaged in the narcotics trade will be relentlessly pursued.
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