The Ghana Police Service has arrested 64 suspects in an operation targeting suspected unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition at a lounge near Achimota Mile 7 in the Greater Accra Region.
The operation was conducted by the Office of the Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector-General of Police (SOA), in collaboration with the National SWAT.
According to the Police, the operation followed complaints from residents about suspected criminal activities at the lounge and its surrounding areas, including the alleged open display and possible trading of firearms.
During the operation, officers identified a blue, unregistered Acura vehicle with a pistol holster inside. The vehicle was impounded and conveyed to the Police Headquarters for further investigations after no one at the scene claimed ownership of the holster.
The Police also arrested a suspect identified as Theophilus Ashon, who allegedly claimed to be a Police officer attached to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Operations.
Checks established that he was not a serving Police officer, the Police said.
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<p>A search of Ashon reportedly led to the recovery of a Smith & Wesson pistol loaded with six rounds of 9mm ammunition.</p>
<p>Further investigations led officers to Atico, where another suspect, Michael Emmanuel Kingsley Mills, was arrested.</p>
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A search of his residence resulted in the recovery of three pump-action guns, four pistols, 62 AA and BB cartridges, 54 rounds of .40-calibre ammunition and other exhibits.
The 64 suspects are currently in Police custody assisting with investigations.
The Police said the suspects will be put before the court after investigations are completed.
