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Police arrest 64 suspects, recover firearms in Achimota operation

The Police have arrested 64 suspects for alleged unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition during a special operation at a lounge near Achimota Mile 7 in the Greater Accra Region. The operation also led to the recovery of several firearms and ammunition, including three pump action guns, five pistols and various rounds of ammunition, as … The post Police arrest 64 suspects, recover firearms…

Police arrest 64 suspects, recover firearms in Achimota operation

Police officials have made 64 arrests in a special operation targeting unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition near Achimota Mile 7 in Greater Accra, Ghana. The operation, led by the Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector General of Police in collaboration with the National SWAT, also recovered three pump action guns, five pistols, and various rounds of ammunition.

The arrests came after residents complained about suspected criminal activities at a lounge and its surrounding areas, such as the alleged open display and possible trading of firearms.

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