The Ghana Prisons Service has interdicted No. 8566 Chief Officer Michael Osei-Bonsu following his arrest for allegedly attempting to smuggle a substance suspected to be Indian hemp into the Kete-Krachi Local Prison.
The incident occurred on Friday, June 19, during routine security checks conducted by officers on duty before the commencement of the officer’s night shift.
The suspected narcotic substance was detected and retrieved at the prison gate through the vigilance and professionalism of the officers on duty.
The officer was subsequently handed over to the Kete-Krachi District Police for further investigations and was arraigned before the Kete-Krachi District Magistrate Court, where he has been remanded into custody for two weeks.
The case has been adjourned to Wednesday, July 8.
In accordance with regulations governing the Ghana Prisons Service, Chief Officer Osei-Bonsu has been interdicted pending the outcome of both the criminal proceedings and internal disciplinary processes.
The Ghana Prisons Service has reiterated its zero-tolerance policy towards drug-related offences and other contraband, including mobile phones, stressing its commitment to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, discipline, and security in the discharge of its mandate.
The Service also commended the officers whose alertness and dedication led to the detection of the suspected contraband, reaffirming its determination to prevent the introduction of prohibited items into prison establishments across the country.