Ghana Police Intercept 50,000 Rounds of Ammunition in Upper West as Nationwide Anti-Crime Operations Secure Multiple Arrests

In a significant boost to national security, the Upper West Regional Police Command intercepted approximately 50,000 rounds of ammunition being transported through an unauthorized route on June 29, 2026. Three suspects were apprehended during the operation, which was detailed in an official police statement on July 1. This interception underscores the intensified efforts by law enforcement to disrupt the illicit flow of arms and ammunition across the country's borders and transit points.

Simultaneously, the Eastern Regional Police Command has brought a notorious criminal to justice with the arrest of Isaac Anim. Anim is linked to a series of violent crimes at Okorase Junction 3 near Koforidua, including robbery, rape, and the defilement of a minor. Following a report filed on June 15, where a victim alleged the theft of her iPhone 11, US$200, and food, an intelligence-led operation tracked Anim to Awukugwa. Upon his arrest, police recovered a mobile phone used to fraudulently withdraw funds via the victim’s SIM card. The case has been referred to the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) for further investigation.

In the Ashanti Region, the Mankranso District Police Command conducted a successful raid in Kunsu on June 26, targeting drug trafficking networks. The operation resulted in the arrest of four suspects: Issaka Musah, Amankwah Emmanuel, Kwame Boateng, and Appiah Prince, aged between 22 and 32. Authorities seized a locally manufactured pistol and a significant cache of illicit substances, including suspected Tramadol, Indian hemp, and cocaine. Additionally, GH"5,600 in cash, suspected to be proceeds from drug sales, was confiscated. The suspects are currently in custody and are expected to face court proceedings following the conclusion of investigations.

Security challenges were also highlighted in Greater Accra, where CCTV footage surfaced showing a thief nonchalantly stealing a 2020 Toyota RAV4 from a garage in Achimota-Abofu. The footage shows the suspect driving the vehicle away without raising immediate suspicion from the owners. Across these various incidents, the Ghana Police Service has reaffirmed its commitment to public safety and continues to urge citizens to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to their local authorities to help combat the evolving nature of crime in the country.