Police arrest 64 suspects and recover firearms in Achimota Lounge operation
Police in the Greater Accra Region have arrested 64 suspects and recovered multiple firearms during an operation at an Achimota lounge following resident complaints.
In a recent police operation near Achimota Mile 7 in the Greater Accra Region, 64 suspects were arrested and a significant number of firearms recovered. The Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector-General of Police, working with the National SWAT team, initiated the raid in response to complaints from local residents about suspected criminal activities at a lounge and its surrounding areas, including the open display and possible trade in firearms.
During the operation, officers discovered a blue, unregistered Acura vehicle with a pistol holster, which was impounded and sent to the Police Headquarters for further investigation. One suspect, Theophilus Ashon, falsely claimed to be a police officer attached to CID Operations, but subsequent checks revealed he had no such affiliation. A search of Ashon's person led to the recovery of a loaded Smith & Wesson pistol.
Another suspect, Michael Emmanuel Kingsley Mills, was apprehended in Atico following further intelligence and investigations. A search of Mills' residence uncovered a large quantity of weapons and ammunition, including three pump-action guns, four pistols, 62 AA and BB cartridges, and 54 rounds of 40-calibre ammunition. All 64 suspects are currently in custody, cooperating with ongoing investigations and will be brought before the court.
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