Police in Tema have arrested nine persons, including an ex-military officer, for allegedly dealing in narcotics.

Warrant Officer Class Two George Hagan, aged 52 years, was arrested with a black handbag containing dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp.

The other suspects were: Kojo Nyarko, 32 years, Alhassan Abdulaia.k.a Cubicle, Seth Onomah 37, Seletian Duboss, 48, Joshaua Afrifa 53, and Alhassan Nuhu 24.

The others included: Jerry Atibire 58 and Desmond Wogah 28 years.

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ASP Joseph BenefoDarkwah, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Command said disclosed this during a press briefing at the Tema Regional Police Headquarters.

According to him, the nine suspects were picked up at various hideouts within the Ashaiman Municipality.

Items found on them included 258 wrappers of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, two boxes of matches, seven packets of assorted cigarettes, five cigarette filters, five lighters and 14 pairs of scissors.

The suspects are currently in police custody assisting in investigations.