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A top sports presenter in Ghana has been arrested in Accra for the use and possession of narcotic drugs, Happy FM has reported. Police on patrol duties spotted suspicious movement around the Ridge Area in Accra on Monday morning where hardened criminals were suspected to be hiding. They called for armed reinforcement before raiding the hide-out where it was discovered that illegal drugs were being used, the radio station reported. Six people were arrested and it was reported that marijuana, cocaine, heroin and speed were seized during the raid, along with some firearms. Among those arrested was the popular sports radio and television broadcaster (name withheld) and took him and the others to the Nima Police Station where they are currently being questioned. Over 30 journalists are at the Nima Police Station for the story of the arrest of the suspects with the sports presenter�s arrest being a key talking point. The suspects are to be arraigned before court on Tuesday.