31-year-old man arrested over suspected cannabis plantation at Mangoase

The Volta North Regional Police Command has arrested a 31-year-old man, Vincent Lotsu, over the alleged unlawful cultivation and possession of suspected cannabis at Mangoase in the Central Tongu District of the Volta Region.

Lotsu was arrested on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, after Marine Police officers reportedly discovered a fenced wooden structure along the Volta Lake during a routine patrol.

According to a statement issued by the Volta North Regional Police Command and signed by Inspector Felix Kwao on Friday, October 16, officers later discovered a plantation of suspected Indian hemp behind the structure.

The operation also led to the seizure of 16 sacks containing dried leaves suspected to be cannabis.

The police said Lotsu and the exhibits were subsequently handed over to the Kpando Police Divisional Investigation Department for further investigations.

“The suspect together the exhibits have been handed over to the Kpando Police Divisional Investigation Department ,while the suspected narcotics have been sent to the crime laboratory for examination,” the statement said.

The suspected narcotics have been sent to the crime laboratory for examination, while Lotsu remains in police custody assisting with investigations.

He is expected to be arraigned before court after the completion of the investigations.

“The suspect remains police custody to assist with ongoing investigations and subsequently arraign before court.”

The Volta North Regional Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to intensifying the fight against drug trafficking and related offences in the region.

"The Ghana police service is committed to intensifying the fight against drug trafficking and related offences in the region,” the command said.

The police also warned individuals involved in the cultivation, possession and distribution of suspected narcotic substances to desist from such activities.

The public was further urged to support law enforcement efforts by providing credible information to help identify and dismantle illegal drug operations.

“We urge the public to support law enforcement efforts by providing credible information that could help identify and dismantle illegal drug operations.”