Police in the Ashanti Region have successfully intercepted a significant haul of suspected narcotics following a targeted operation in the Pankrono area of Kumasi.
The arrest, which took place on the evening of 5 April, marks a notable success for the Drug Law Enforcement Unit as part of a wider crackdown on the illicit trade within the region.
The suspect, identified as 45-year-old Foster Owusu—familiarly known in the community as “Master Pee”—was apprehended after law enforcement officers acted on intelligence reports regarding drug peddling in the neighbourhood.
According to official reports, Owusu, a local driver, was spotted by the tactical team while he was in the process of locking a single-room apartment. Upon seeing the officers, he reportedly attempted to flee the scene but was swiftly detained.
A subsequent search of the premises revealed a substantial quantity of suspicious material. Officers recovered 39 slab parcels of dried leaves, which had been compressed and tightly wrapped in adhesive tape, hidden inside a traditional “Ghana Must Go” bag.
An additional ten similar parcels were discovered within a black sack. While the substances are heavily suspected to be narcotic drugs, they have been sealed and marked for transport to the Police Forensic Science Laboratory in Accra for definitive testing.
During his interrogation, Owusu distanced himself.
from the discovery. In a cautioned statement, he denied any knowledge of the contraband, claiming that the room actually belonged to his girlfriend, Anita, and another woman named Cindy.
He maintained that he had only visited the property to see them, found the door open in their absence, and was simply leaving when the police arrived.
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has confirmed that Owusu remains in custody to assist with ongoing enquiries.
Investigations are now focused on tracking down the two women mentioned in the suspect’s statement.
Highlighting the importance of community cooperation, the regional command has urged residents to continue providing credible information to ensure that local neighbourhoods remain safe from the influence of the illegal drug trade.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
