POLICE ARRESTS 213 PEOPLE ON A SWOOP
The Western Naval Command in a joint military-police operation around European Town and the Albert Busumtwi-Sam fishing Habour in Sekondi have arrested 213 suspects who had in their possession, substances believed to be Indian hemp, money, and condoms.
ACP Edmund Ohene Bosompim who is the Deputy Western Regional Police Commander said the swoop is to improve the state of insecurity in the area.
“There are cases of kidnapping, armed robbery, murder, drug-related offenses. Such cases are not only worrisome but also create security concerns. As law enforcement agencies, we have the mandate to ensure that people within the region are well protected to be able to attend to their business and activities.
“For this reason, this exercise was conducted. At the end of the exercise, the total number of suspects arrested were 213 made up of 194 males and 19 females. Dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, toffees suspected to be laced with narcotic substances, alcoholic beverages suspected to be laced with narcotic substances. TV sets, laptops and two decoders and condoms.”
In a related development, a joint Military and Police personnel have carried out an operation to rid the Budumburam Camp of criminals.
According to Chairman of the Liberian community, Reverend Father Eddie Devine Henneys, says the exercise will help raid the Budumburam Camp of criminals.
BY: Emmanuel Koranteng|DIKODER.COM|D FM
