16 arrested as security team recovers guns, ammunition at Gbane mining site
The Upper East Regional Police Command has arrested 16 suspects and recovered firearms, ammunition, suspected narcotic substances and other items during a security operation at the Gbane mining site in the Talensi District.
On October 13, 2026, 16 suspects were arrested and firearms, ammunition, and suspected narcotics were recovered during a security operation at the Gbane mining site in the Talensi District, according to the Upper East Regional Police Command. The operation involved multiple police units, including the National Police Intelligence Directorate, Upper East Regional Police Intelligence Directorate, Special Operations Team (Black Cobra), and Tongo District Police Command.
During the police-led operation, 10 suspects were apprehended. The recovered items included 104 live AA cartridges, 37 wraps of suspected Indian hemp, 12 mobile phones, 7 Nalamtaaba security uniforms, 7 body armours, 2 pepper sprays, 4 touch lights, a knife, a weapon bag, and a set of walkie-talkies. In a separate incident, a military team from the 11 Mechanised Battalion arrested 6 additional suspects and recovered 2 pump-action guns and 105 live AA cartridges. These six suspects and the recovered items were turned over to the police in Bolgatanga.
The police stated that patrols were still ongoing in the affected communities to ensure peace and order. All 16 suspects are currently in police custody and are assisting with investigations, with a court appearance expected.
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