Police Command destroy Indian hemp plantation at Obosi

The Eastern Regional Police Command on Wednesday destroyed 45 acre Indian hemp plantation at Obosi in the Upper Manya Krobo District.

Two suspects Tetteh Narnor, 30, Moses Bualor, 26, who claimed ownership of the plantation have also been arrested.

Three others, who had been identified as co-owners of the plantation are on the run and are being pursued by the police who located the plantation based on a tip-off.

The combined team of police personnel led by Superintendent Richardson Kumeko, the Asesewa District Commander later set fire to the plantation which was located on a hill.

The suspects told the police that hitherto, they were cultivating cash crops but foraging cattle destroyed them hence their decision to switch to the cultivation of Indian hemp.

They said they started the Indian hemp cultivation about a year ago.**