Crime & Punishment of Monday, 21 June 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• 13 suspected criminals are in police custody after a joint police and military swoop• The exercise was carried out at Walewale and Wulugu in the North East region• The suspects will be arraigned before court after investigations are conductedA total of 13 suspected criminals including a notorious drug dealer have been arrested in joint police and military swoop at Walewale and Wulugu in the North East region. According to a Daily Guide report, the notorious drug dealer, identified as Yakubu Saibu was arrested by the security personnel at his residence at Moshie Fongni in Walewale. DSP Comos Awe furthered that the suspect confirmed the substance as Indian hemp and also said he was a drug dealer. He noted that his team will continue smoking out criminals from their hiding place until the issue of criminal activities is solved. The suspects will be arraigned before court after investigations are conducted.

Source: GhanaWeb June 21, 2021 16:07 UTC