C/R: Police Burn Parcels of 'Wee'

Parcels of Cannabis known in local parlance as ‘Wee’ have been burnt in the Central Region upon the directive of the Circuit Court at Mankessim.

The slab parcel of narcotic plants concealed same in a brown pack were the exhibits marked for destruction after completion of cases. In the presence of the Police, Registrar, Officials of Environmental Protection Agency and Narcotics Control Commission the substances were set ablaze at Jedu near Mankessim.

The Registrar of the Circuit Court at Mankessim, Mr. Godfred Kofi Adu, told AfricaNewsArenaGh's Adom Nanaa Odiasempa Paa Solo Savvy that the illegal substance had been in the police custody for awhile and upon the orders of the court, they were eventually destroyed.

The Narcotics Control Commission - Head of Enforcement at Cape Coast, Mr Michael Wordey justified their decision to destroy the parcel slabs, saying "‘Wee’ is an illegal commodity.”

He added that, the police had vowed to curb the selling and usage of ‘Wee’ in Central Region and the nearby communities, adding that “the fight against narcotic drugs continues unabated.”

“They have changed their modus operandi and we are quite abreast of the trend. The police are determined to fight on,” he assured the public.

He disclosed that the police had worked tirelessly to close down many ‘Wee’ bases in the catchment area through frequent swoops.

Mr Wordey further advised the youth to desist from the use of narcotic drugs else when being accused of shall be dealt with accordingly.

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Source: AfricaNewsArenaGh.com