Interior Minister Alhaji Muntaka Mubarak has ordered the Ashanti Regional Police Command to shut down "Tinka" within six months. This notorious drug center sits in the Alabar area of Kumasi. Drug dealers, users, and thieves selling phones, laptops, and other stolen items have made this place their base for years. Law enforcement groups have found it hard to stop the illegal activities happening there.
When talking to police officers at regional headquarters, Alhaji Muntaka said that closing this place would make life safer for everyone living, working, or visiting Kumasi. He compared the drug problem to illegal mining, or "galamsey," because both cause major harm. "Drug trafficking and abuse have become as serious as galamsey. We must stop this threat right away," he told them.
The minister promised the government would support police efforts against these crimes and that they would receive all needed supplies to help them do their jobs well. The Ashanti Regional Police boss, Deputy Commissioner Emmanuel Teye Cudjoe, assured the minister they would tackle the problem head-on. "We know how serious this issue is, and I promise my officers will take every step needed to deal with Tinka," he said.
This teamwork between the government and the police shows a strong push to fight drug dealing and related crimes in the region. Officials plan to strengthen how they enforce laws and work with local communities to break up drug rings and keep people safe. The minister's orders highlight his firm stand on upholding laws and creating a secure place for all Ghanaians to live.
When talking to police officers at regional headquarters, Alhaji Muntaka said that closing this place would make life safer for everyone living, working, or visiting Kumasi. He compared the drug problem to illegal mining, or "galamsey," because both cause major harm. "Drug trafficking and abuse have become as serious as galamsey. We must stop this threat right away," he told them.
The minister promised the government would support police efforts against these crimes and that they would receive all needed supplies to help them do their jobs well. The Ashanti Regional Police boss, Deputy Commissioner Emmanuel Teye Cudjoe, assured the minister they would tackle the problem head-on. "We know how serious this issue is, and I promise my officers will take every step needed to deal with Tinka," he said.
This teamwork between the government and the police shows a strong push to fight drug dealing and related crimes in the region. Officials plan to strengthen how they enforce laws and work with local communities to break up drug rings and keep people safe. The minister's orders highlight his firm stand on upholding laws and creating a secure place for all Ghanaians to live.
