The Volta Regional Police Command on Monday, November 17, 2025, at about 14:30 hours, destroyed by burning 600 fertilizer sacks of Indian hemp seized in 2022 in the case : The Republic vs. Yao Kwadwo @ Wallako and Two Others, after the exhibits had been tendered in evidence.
The 600 sacks contained a total of 47,530 kilogrammes of the substance, with an estimated face value of about GH¢4.2 billion.
The Ho Circuit Court, presided over by His Honour Felix Datsumor Esq., ordered the destruction of the narcotic exhibits after years of trial. This was contained in a statement issued by the Police. The exercise was supervised by Mr. Moses Dzanfi, Circuit Court Registrar; Mr. Joseph Opusomah, State Attorney; Mr. Daniel John Pekyi of the Narcotics Control Commission; and Mr. Emmanuel Mensah Gbekor of the Environmental Protection Agency.
The exhibits were completely burnt at about 22:30 hours at the Klefe dumping site in Ho, under strict supervision by the Police, National Security, and the media.
The Regional Police Command expressed appreciation to all stakeholders for their continued support in the fight against drug-related crimes.
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