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.
According to a statement issued by the Service, the incident occurred on Friday, June 19, 2026, during routine security checks conducted by officers on duty ahead of the commencement of the night shift.
The statement said the vigilance and professionalism of the officers led to the detection and retrieval of the suspected narcotic substance at the prison gate.
Chief Officer Osei-Bonsu was immediately handed over to the Kete-Krachi District Police for further investigations. He was subsequently arraigned before the Kete-Krachi District Magistrate Court and remanded into custody for two weeks.
The case has been adjourned to July 8, 2026.
In accordance with regulations governing the Ghana Prisons Service, the officer has been interdicted pending the outcome of the criminal proceedings and internal disciplinary processes.
The Service assured the public that it maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards drug-related offences and other prohibited items, including mobile phones.
“The Service remains committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, discipline and security in the discharge of its mandate,” the statement said.
The Ghana Prisons Service also commended the officers whose alertness and dedication led to the discovery of the suspected contraband and reiterated its commitment to preventing the introduction of prohibited items into prison facilities across the country.