Police destroy eight-acre Indian hemp farm in Volta Region

Police in Ghana's Volta Region have destroyed an eight-acre Indian hemp farm at Peki-Dzake in the South Dayi District. The operation, conducted by officers from the Volta Regional Command, is part of a broader effort to intensify the crackdown on the cultivation, sale, and use of narcotics and illicit drugs.

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Effective policing required a collective effort and called on residents to support the police with timely and credible information that could lead to the arrest of offenders.

Volta Regional Police Commander, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Wisdom Akorli, emphasized the need for collective effort in policing. He appealed to residents to support the police by providing timely and credible information that can lead to the arrest of offenders, assuring that all information will be treated with strict confidentiality.

DCOP Akorli reaffirmed the police's commitment to protecting lives and property, urging the public to actively participate in eliminating narcotics and illicit drug activities. The Regional Commander also commended the officers involved in the operation for their professionalism, stating that the police remain focused on fulfilling their mandate.

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Any information provided would be treated with strict confidentiality and urged residents to volunteer intelligence to help curb the menace.

The operation was based on intelligence gathered by the Police Drug Law Enforcement Unit (DLEU), according to Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Richard Dotse Gablah. He noted that surveillance has been intensified to curb drug-related activities, acknowledging that while criminals may stay ahead, sustained efforts are crucial to rid the region of narcotics.

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The operation was based on intelligence, which led to the discovery and destruction of the farm.