19-08-2011
The Upper East Regional Police Command has renewed its commitment to deal with the upsurge of pornographic materials meant for sale in the open market. The Regional Police Public Relations Officer, Chief Inspector Thomas Agbenyo, who gave the assurance in an interview with Radio Ghana, indicated that the display of such pornographic materials which are mostly found on local and foreign CDs and the print media have the tendency of jeopardizing the future of citizens in the country, particularly the youth. The phenomenon he noted would derail the moral fiber of the youth if not checked with all the seriousness it deserves. Chief Inspector Agbenyo said the practice is criminal since it contravenes section 280 and 282 of Act 29/60 of the criminal code which stipulates that; whoever publishes or offerS for sale any obscene book, writing, or representation shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. The act also in section 281 and its sub-sections goes on to caution the general public against any persons that trades in the publication and exhibition of obscene materials including writings, drawings, posters, emblems and photographs among others. Such persons, he warned would be made to face the law when found culpable. Chief Inspector Agbenyo therefore cautioned the public to desist from the practice since it is punishable by law. He pointed out that the police would not relent it its effort to clamp down on offenders because the police are preparing for a showdown soon. He also encouraged people to provide the police with reliable information leading to the arrest and prosecution of such offenders.
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